For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 205 students in Fort Gaines, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Gaines, 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.
Fort Gaines, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fort Gaines 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 九游体育s in Fort Gaines, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay County Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Clay County Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Fort Gaines, Georgia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Grades: 9
| 6 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Gaines, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Gaines, GA include Clay County Elementary School and Clay County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fortines?
2 public schools are located in Fortines.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortines?
Fortines 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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