Claxton High School
602 Hendrix Street, Claxton, GA 30417. 100 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 38% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 100% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.4% of graduates to college. Claxton High School sends 38%, 8 points fewer than expected.
The path from Claxton
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 17%Georgia private college 3%Out-of-state college 3%Georgia technical college 15%Career credential, working 9%Working, not in college 39%Not found in Georgia records 14%Share of the 100 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Methodist University, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Vanderbilt University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Ogeechee Technical College 15 34% $5,806 $38,242 $9,500 Georgia Southern University 10 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 East Georgia State College 3 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 Savannah State University 2 35% $7,542 $44,180 $26,000 Emmanuel University 1 41% $12,898 $48,171 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Second Chance (0.9 mi, 15.4% to college) · Tattnall County High School (11.3 mi, 42.6% to college) · Metter High School (16.8 mi, 67.4% to college) · Metter College and Career Academy (16.8 mi, 20% to college) · Bryan County High School (17.6 mi, 49.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Evans County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Claxton | Evans County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 38% | 35.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 98.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 975 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 32.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Claxton High School graduates go to college?
- 38% of the Class of 2024 at Claxton High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Claxton High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Claxton High School graduates are Ogeechee Technical College, Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Claxton High School?
- Claxton High School has a four-year graduation rate of 98.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Claxton High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11.5% of Claxton High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
