For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 205 students in Clay County, GA.
The top-ranked public 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 schools 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 Clay County 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 Public Schools in Clay County (2026)
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 Public 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 schools in Clay County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, GA include Clay County Elementary School and Clay County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
2 public schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County 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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