For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,804 students in 30417, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in 30417, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 30417 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 30417, GA 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 65% (majority Black).
Best 30417, GA Public Schools (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 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Second Chance
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
30417, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30417, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30417, GA include Claxton High School, Claxton Elementary School and Claxton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30417?
5 public schools are located in 30417.
What is the racial composition of students in 30417?
30417 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).