Clarke Central High School
Clarke Central High School serves 1,690 students in grades 9-12.
Clarke Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Clarke Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Clarke Central High School's student population of 1,690 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,690 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clarke Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Clarke Central High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1346 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 15% |
| Black | 46% | 37% |
| White | 23% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarke County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clarke Central High School is Classic City High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clarke Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Barrow Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens Barrow Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 576 students10
0.7 miles
100 Pinecrest Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676 0.7 PK-5 576 - Athens Classic City High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 109 students10
0.8 miles
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323 0.8 9-12 109 - Athens H.t. Edwards Learning Center Facility
0.8 miles
440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239 0.8 n/a n/a - Athens Chase Street Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 564 students10
0.9 miles
757 N Chase St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-1081 0.9 PK-5 564 - Athens Clarke Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 764 students10
0.9 miles
1235 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547 0.9 6-8 764
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