For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 553 students in 30417, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in 30417, GA are Claxton High School and Second Chance. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 30417 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 30417, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 30417 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Claxton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30417, GA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claxton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Second Chance
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Hendrix Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3993
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
30417, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Church Street Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
720 Church St
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3544
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3544
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 30417, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in 30417, GA include Claxton High School and Second Chance.
How many public high schools are located in 30417?
3 public high schools are located in 30417.
What is the racial composition of students in 30417?
30417 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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