Clay County Schools & Education
Clay County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
—
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
N/A
National avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,407
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#2
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clay County
Measured School Summary
Clay County has a strong school score of 82/100. Graduation rate data is not available.
Funding Context
Clay County spends $9,407 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 63% above the Georgia average, while per-pupil spending is 27% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clay County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
2 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
82/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
Not reported
Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.
Funding context
$9,407
$2,002 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clay County has 2 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Clay County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Clay County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#2
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 32 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
2 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Clay County
Elementary and middle visible
200 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clay County is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clay County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clay County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Tiny, Rural Learning Environment
Clay County operates one of Georgia's smallest educational systems with only 2 public schools. The infrastructure consists of one elementary and one middle school serving a total of 200 students. There is no local high school within this specific data set, requiring a unique path for secondary education.
A Single, Focused School District
The Clay County school district manages both local schools and all 200 students in the area. There are no charter or alternative schools present, ensuring all resources are concentrated on the two main campuses. This high-focus environment allows for a 1:1 relationship between the district and its only two schools.
The Ultimate Small-School Experience
With an average school size of just 100 students, Clay County offers an extremely intimate rural educational experience. Clay County Elementary serves 138 students, while the Middle School has only 62. Both schools are located in rural settings, offering a quiet environment far from the bustle of Georgia's larger suburban systems.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Clay County
Reported Enrollment
200
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Clay County
Clay County
2 Public Schools in Clay County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Elementary | Record | Clay County | Fort Gaines, 39851Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 138 |
| Clay County Middle School | Record | Clay County | Fort Gaines, 39851Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 62 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,407
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Clay County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clay County, Georgia?
Clay County operates one of Georgia's smallest educational systems with only 2 public schools. The infrastructure consists of one elementary and one middle school serving a total of 200 students. There is no local high school within this specific data set, requiring a unique path for secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Clay County, Georgia?
The Clay County school district manages both local schools and all 200 students in the area. There are no charter or alternative schools present, ensuring all resources are concentrated on the two main campuses. This high-focus environment allows for a 1:1 relationship between the district and its only two schools.
What is the school experience like in Clay County?
With an average school size of just 100 students, Clay County offers an extremely intimate rural educational experience. Clay County Elementary serves 138 students, while the Middle School has only 62. Both schools are located in rural settings, offering a quiet environment far from the bustle of Georgia's larger suburban systems.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.