For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 205 students in 39851, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 39851, 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 39851 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 39851, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39851, GA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
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%
39851, Georgia 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 39851, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 39851, GA include Clay County Elementary School and Clay County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 39851?
2 public schools are located in 39851.
What is the racial composition of students in 39851?
39851 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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