Clarke County School District

240 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Clarke County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,556 students in Clarke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Clarke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
12,556 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
1,132 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Clarke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#180 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Clarke County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarke County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarke County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Clarke County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
171 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,237 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
18%
# Black Students
5,929 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
47%
36%
# White Students
2,602 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
21%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
585 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
757
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
935
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
959
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
946
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
959
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
912
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
958
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
886
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
958
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
914
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,255
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
812
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
670
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
635
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,456 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,414 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Clarke County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$219 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Clarke County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,456
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Clarke County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,414
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Clarke County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clarke County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chase Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
757 N Chase St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-1081
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Barrow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Pinecrest Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Timothy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Timothy Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0107
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Clarke Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,833 students
Rank: #55.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #66.
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #88.
Cleveland Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cleveland Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #99.
Whitehead Road Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Quailwood Dr
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7296
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hilsman Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
870 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0762
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1212.
Cedar Shoals High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Fourth St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-1893
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Danielsville Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5203
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Whit Davis Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Fowler Drive Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Fowler Dr
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5330
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Winterville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Cherokee Rd
Winterville, GA 30683
(706) 357-5222
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1818.
Gaines Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1919.
Coile Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Old Elberton Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5318
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #2020.
Alps Road Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Alps Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #2121.
Classic City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District manages 21 public schools serving 12,556 students.
What is the rank of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District is ranked #179 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County School District?
47% of Clarke County School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Clarke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,414 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,556 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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