For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 1,475 students in Athens, GA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Athens, GA is Foothills Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, GA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Athens have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Athens, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Regional High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Athens, GA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Athens, GA include Foothills Regional High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Athens?
1 public charter schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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