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Evans County Schools & Education

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

82.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,609

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

21/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#152

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Evans County

Measured School Summary

Evans County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,609 per pupil, Evans County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 57% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Evans 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

5 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

21/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #152 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

82.0%

6.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,609

$796 below the state average

School coverage

5

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Evans County has 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Evans 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

Evans 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

#152

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 29 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 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.

Evans County

Elementary to high school visible

1,818 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Evans County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Evans County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Evans 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.

Evans County's Intimate Educational Setting

Evans County features a small educational landscape of five public schools serving 1,828 students. This includes a mix of primary and secondary campuses, as well as specialized alternative and juvenile justice facilities.

Diverse District Management

The Evans County School District manages four of the five local schools, while the Department of Juvenile Justice oversees a regional youth center. No charter schools currently operate within the county's borders.

Small Schools in a Rural Landscape

With an average school size of 366 students, Evans County offers some of the most intimate learning environments in the region. Most schools are rural, ranging from Claxton Elementary with 881 students to specialized programs with fewer than 50 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Evans County

Reported Enrollment

1,828

5 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other1

1 School District in Evans County

Evans County

4 schools
1,818 students enrolled

5 Public Schools in Evans 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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

Claxton Elementary School

Evans County

Claxton, 30417 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary881 students

Claxton High School

Evans County

Claxton, 30417 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High512 students

Claxton Middle School

Evans County

Claxton, 30417 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle379 students

Second Chance

Evans County

Claxton, 30417 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12High46 students

Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center

Department of Juvenile Justice

Claxton, 30417 / Town: Distant

Record7–11Alternative10 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,609

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Evans County?
Evans County has a school score of 21/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Evans County?
The high school graduation rate in Evans County is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Evans County spend per student?
Evans County spends $6,609 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Evans County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Evans County, Georgia?

Evans County features a small educational landscape of five public schools serving 1,828 students. This includes a mix of primary and secondary campuses, as well as specialized alternative and juvenile justice facilities.

What are the major school districts in Evans County, Georgia?

The Evans County School District manages four of the five local schools, while the Department of Juvenile Justice oversees a regional youth center. No charter schools currently operate within the county's borders.

What is the school experience like in Evans County?

With an average school size of 366 students, Evans County offers some of the most intimate learning environments in the region. Most schools are rural, ranging from Claxton Elementary with 881 students to specialized programs with fewer than 50 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.