Evans County School District
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The Evans County School District is a school district
based in Evans County
, Georgia
, United States
. The superintendent is Dr. Joy S. Collins.
All of the schools have been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
as well as the Georgia Accrediting Commission
. There are 1,888 students and 122 teachers, a ratio of 15:1.
grade school (grades PK-5) in the town of Claxton
, Evans County
, Georgia
, USA, and part of the Evans County School District. In 2005 it had 898 students, and 52 teachers with a ratio of 1:17 while the State ratio was 1:16. The students were 43% white, 45% African-American, and 12% Hispanic. 63% of students were eligible for free lunch, over the State average of 43%; 14% of students were eligible for reduced lunch, over the State average of 9%; and 11% of students were migrants, compared to a State average of 1%.
(grades 6
-8
) in the town of Claxton
, Evans County
, Georgia
, USA, and part of the Evans County School District. In 2005 it had 473 students, and 39 teachers with a ration of 1:12 while the State ratio was 1:16. The students were 40% white, 49% African-American, 10% Hispanic and 1% Asian. 65% of students were eligible for free lunch, over the State average of 43%; 15% of students were eligible for reduced lunch, over the State average of 9%; and 7% of students were migrants, compared to a State average of 1%.
(grades 9
-12
) in the town of Claxton
, Evans County
, Georgia
, USA, and part of the Evans County School District. In 2005 it had 517 students, and 30 teachers with a ration of 1:17 while the State ratio was 1:16. The students were 53% white, 44% African-American, and 3% Hispanic. 50% of students were eligible for free lunch, over the State average of 43%; 13% of students were eligible for reduced lunch, over the State average of 9%; and 3% of students were migrants, compared to a State average of 1%.
School district
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based in Evans County
Evans County, Georgia
Evans County is a county located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia in an area known as the Magnolia Midlands within the Historic South region. A bill creating the county was passed in the Georgia General Assembly on August 11, 1914, and later, on November 3, 1914, an...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
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. The superintendent is Dr. Joy S. Collins.
All of the schools have been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
as well as the Georgia Accrediting Commission
Georgia Accrediting Commission
The Georgia Accrediting Commission is a nonprofit educational accreditation organization founded in 1904 "to stimulate the schools to achieve and maintain a high level of professional integrity and competence." Its purposes are stated as to provide standards for Georgia's schools and to promote...
. There are 1,888 students and 122 teachers, a ratio of 15:1.
Claxton Elementary School
Claxton Elementary School is a publicPublic
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grade school (grades PK-5) in the town of Claxton
Claxton, Georgia
Claxton is a city in Evans County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,276 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Evans County.-History:...
, Evans County
Evans County, Georgia
Evans County is a county located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia in an area known as the Magnolia Midlands within the Historic South region. A bill creating the county was passed in the Georgia General Assembly on August 11, 1914, and later, on November 3, 1914, an...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, USA, and part of the Evans County School District. In 2005 it had 898 students, and 52 teachers with a ratio of 1:17 while the State ratio was 1:16. The students were 43% white, 45% African-American, and 12% Hispanic. 63% of students were eligible for free lunch, over the State average of 43%; 14% of students were eligible for reduced lunch, over the State average of 9%; and 11% of students were migrants, compared to a State average of 1%.
Claxton Middle School
Claxton Middle School is a middle schoolMiddle school
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(grades 6
Sixth grade
Sixth grade is a year of education in the United States and some other nations. The sixth grade is the sixth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 11 – 12 years old...
-8
Eighth grade
Eighth grade is a year of education in the United States, Canada, Australia and other nations. Students are usually 13 - 14 years old. The eighth grade is typically the final grade before high school, and the ninth grade of public and private education, following kindergarten and subsequent grades...
) in the town of Claxton
Claxton, Georgia
Claxton is a city in Evans County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,276 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Evans County.-History:...
, Evans County
Evans County, Georgia
Evans County is a county located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia in an area known as the Magnolia Midlands within the Historic South region. A bill creating the county was passed in the Georgia General Assembly on August 11, 1914, and later, on November 3, 1914, an...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, USA, and part of the Evans County School District. In 2005 it had 473 students, and 39 teachers with a ration of 1:12 while the State ratio was 1:16. The students were 40% white, 49% African-American, 10% Hispanic and 1% Asian. 65% of students were eligible for free lunch, over the State average of 43%; 15% of students were eligible for reduced lunch, over the State average of 9%; and 7% of students were migrants, compared to a State average of 1%.
Claxton High School
Claxton High School is a high schoolHigh school
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(grades 9
Ninth grade
Ninth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 13 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday occurs. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school....
-12
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
) in the town of Claxton
Claxton, Georgia
Claxton is a city in Evans County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,276 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Evans County.-History:...
, Evans County
Evans County, Georgia
Evans County is a county located in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Georgia in an area known as the Magnolia Midlands within the Historic South region. A bill creating the county was passed in the Georgia General Assembly on August 11, 1914, and later, on November 3, 1914, an...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, USA, and part of the Evans County School District. In 2005 it had 517 students, and 30 teachers with a ration of 1:17 while the State ratio was 1:16. The students were 53% white, 44% African-American, and 3% Hispanic. 50% of students were eligible for free lunch, over the State average of 43%; 13% of students were eligible for reduced lunch, over the State average of 9%; and 3% of students were migrants, compared to a State average of 1%.