For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency 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 (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 | 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
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
Clarke County Evening School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
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
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
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).
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