Best Athens Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 2,157 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 score of 27% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 57% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Foothills Regional High School

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Top 50%

2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191

Gr: 9-12 | 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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Athens, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alternative Placement Program (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721

Athens Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

55 Beaverdam Road Extension
Athens, GA 30608
(706) 369-5605

Clarke County Evening School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292

H.t. Edwards Learning Center Facility (Closed 2023)

440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239

Kings Bridge Middle School (Closed 2007)

1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552

Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rutland Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030

Soar Academy (Closed 2011)

440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721

Gr: 7-12

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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).