For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 536 students in Claxton, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Claxton, GA are Claxton High School and Second Chance. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claxton, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Claxton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Claxton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Claxton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Claxton, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claxton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Second Chance
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Clark Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Claxton, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Claxton, GA include Claxton High School and Second Chance.
How many public high schools are located in Claxton?
3 public high schools are located in Claxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Claxton?
Claxton public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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