Clay County Middle School

Summary:

Clay County Middle School is a small public middle school in Fort Gaines, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with just 62 students. The school is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 159 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clay County Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with a ranking between 396-553 out of 588 schools in the state over the past several years. The school has received a 0-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low performance compared to other schools in the state. Its proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, ranging from 20% to 33.3% in 2023-2024 compared to the state averages of 37.3% to 44.7%. The school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The nearby Calhoun County Middle School, Early County Middle School, and Randolph County Middle School also have low academic performance and high poverty levels, suggesting that the challenges faced by Clay County Middle School are not unique to the school but rather a regional issue. The high poverty levels, small student population, and high per-student spending at Clay County Middle School may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance, and targeted interventions and support from the district and state may be necessary to improve educational outcomes for students in this area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 Hobbs Ln
       Fort Gaines, GA  39851


(229) 768-2234

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Feeder schools for Clay County Middle School:

Elementary:    Clay County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.8%
White:
1.6%
American Indian:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clay County Middle School ranks worse than 67.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.37. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Clay County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clay County Middle School 396th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Clay County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 159th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clay County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.04 385th 420 8.3%
2007 13.70 415th 445 6.7%
2008 22.66 403rd 462 12.8%
2009 19.95 419th 466 10.1%
2010 28.13 404th 494 18.2%
2011 30.34 403rd 504 20.0%
2012 35.73 386th 508 24.0%
2013 36.07 395th 527 25.0%
2014 50.40 312th 521 40.1%
2015 10.42 491st 537 8.6%
2016 10.04 503rd 545 7.7%
2017 8.08 518th 539 3.9%
2018 11.20 503rd 543 7.4%
2019 19.36 468th 559 16.3%
2021 9.41 514th 542 5.2%
2022 12.40 514th 567 9.3%
2023 9.47 553rd 577 4.2%
2024 32.37 396th 588 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clay County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 4 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2005 2 99 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 103
2006 0 97 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 100
2007 2 101 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 106
2008 1 83 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 88
2009 0 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 81
2010 0 72 0 0 0 0 1 0 73
2011 1 82 0 0 0 0 1 0 84
2012 0 96 0 0 0 0 1 0 97
2013 0 98 0 1 0 0 0 0 99
2014 0 85 0 1 0 0 2 0 88
2015 0 65 0 0 0 0 1 0 66
2016 1 54 0 0 0 0 1 0 56
2017 4 53 0 0 1 0 1 0 59
2018 2 65 0 0 1 0 2 0 70
2019 1 60 0 0 1 0 0 0 62
2020 2 68 0 0 0 0 2 0 72
2021 1 69 0 0 1 0 3 0 74
2022 0 63 0 0 1 0 1 0 65
2023 1 60 0 0 1 0 0 0 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clay County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 92 6.0 15.3 92.4
2005 103 6.0 17.2 94.1
2006 100 7.0 14.3 99
2007 106 6.0 17.7 98.1
2008 88 5.0 17.6 100
2009 81 5.0 16.2 98.7
2010 73 7.0 10.4 95.9
2011 84 7.0 12.0 91.7
2012 97 8.0 12.1 86.6
2013 99 8.0 12.3 97
2014 88 8.8 10.0 96.6
2015 66 8.0 8.2 95.5
2016 56 7.0 8.0 94.6
2017 59 5.4 10.9 96.6
2018 70 8.3 8.4 100
2019 62 7.8 7.9 100
2020 72 8.4 8.5 100
2021 74 6.5 11.3 100
2022 65 8.1 8.0 n/a
2023 62 6.7 9.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clay County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 92 6.0 15.3 92.4
2005 103 6.0 17.2 94.1
2006 100 7.0 14.3 99
2007 106 6.0 17.7 98.1
2008 88 5.0 17.6 100
2009 81 5.0 16.2 98.7
2010 73 7.0 10.4 95.9
2011 84 7.0 12.0 91.7
2012 97 8.0 12.1 86.6
2013 99 8.0 12.3 97
2014 88 8.8 10.0 96.6
2015 66 8.0 8.2 95.5
2016 56 7.0 8.0 94.6
2017 59 5.4 10.9 96.6
2018 70 8.3 8.4 100
2019 62 7.8 7.9 100
2020 72 8.4 8.5 100
2021 74 6.5 11.3 100
2022 65 8.1 8.0 n/a
2023 62 6.7 9.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clay County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $2,997 (18.7%) $13,035 (81.3%) $16,032
2018 $2,400 (14.8%) $13,814 (85.2%) $16,214
2019 $2,472 (12.2%) $17,724 (87.8%) $20,196

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 468th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 553rd of 577 Middle schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Middle School)31.823.5
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)31.823.5
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Middle School)18.20
 18.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)18.20
 18.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Middle School)31.812.5
 19.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)31.812.5
 19.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Middle School)22.76.3
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)22.76.3
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Middle School)22.210.3
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County)22.210.3
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Middle School)16.76.9
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clay County)16.76.9
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Clay County Middle School)5.60
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Clay County)5.60
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clay County Middle School)06.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Clay County)06.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6262
African American6060
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County Middle School

Clay County Middle School ranks 396th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Clay County Middle School are 97% African American, 2% White, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 62 students attended Clay County Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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