For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 205 students in Clay County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, GA are Clay County Elementary School and Clay County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Clay County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Clay County Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Clay County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Gr: 9 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Woodall Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Asbury Speight St.
Fort Gaines, GA 31751
(706) 649-0761
Fort Gaines, GA 31751
(706) 649-0761
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, GA include Clay County Elementary School and Clay County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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