For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,804 students in Evans County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 556 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Evans County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Evans County, GA are Claxton High School, Claxton Elementary School and Claxton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evans County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Evans County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Evans County (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.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6463 Us Highway 301
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2714
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Claxton Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hendrix St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3646
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3646
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
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 schools in Evans County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Evans County, GA include Claxton High School, Claxton Elementary School and Claxton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Evans County?
5 public schools are located in Evans County.
What percentage of students in Evans County go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Evans County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Evans County?
Evans County public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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