For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,476 students in Athens, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Athens, GA are Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens), Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Athens have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public high schools.
Athens, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 34%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarke Central High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Athens, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens)
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 2,104 students
Rank: #22.
Clarke Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,833 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Shoals High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #44.
Classic City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Athens, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Placement Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Athens Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
55 Beaverdam Road Extension
Athens, GA 30608
(706) 369-5605
Athens, GA 30608
(706) 369-5605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clarke County Evening School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rutland Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Athens, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Athens, GA include Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens), Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens, GA?
4 public high schools are located in Athens, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens, GA?
Athens, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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