Top Rankings
Clarke County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,507 students in Clarke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Clarke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,308 Schools
# Students
12,507 Students
1,727,694 Students
# Teachers
1,152 Teachers
115,729 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Clarke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 221 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,324 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
181 Students
76,959 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,148 Students
294,757 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
17%
# Black Students
6,071 Students
628,326 Students
% Black Students
49%
36%
# White Students
2,530 Students
650,447 Students
% White Students
20%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
1,735 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
541 Students
71,974 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
676
43,546
# Students in K Grade:
936
113,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
956
122,284
# Students in 2nd Grade:
971
123,330
# Students in 3rd Grade:
944
124,992
# Students in 4th Grade:
972
126,773
# Students in 5th Grade:
918
129,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
994
133,801
# Students in 7th Grade:
929
138,246
# Students in 8th Grade:
960
139,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,092
148,134
# Students in 10th Grade:
800
139,347
# Students in 11th Grade:
718
125,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
641
118,460
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,064 is higher than the state median of $13,334. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,779 is higher than the state median of $12,487. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$226 MM
$38 MM
Spending
$210 MM
$36 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,064
$13,334
Spending / Student
$16,779
$12,487
Best Clarke County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chase Street Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 N Chase St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-1081
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-1081
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Barrow Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Pinecrest Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Timothy Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Timothy Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0107
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0107
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,771 students
Rank: #55.
Clarke Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3220 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #88.
Cleveland Road Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cleveland Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #99.
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Quailwood Dr
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7296
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7296
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hilsman Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
870 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0762
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0762
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 Fourth St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-1893
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-1893
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Danielsville Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5203
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5203
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Whit Davis Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Fowler Drive Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Fowler Dr
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5330
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5330
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Winterville Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Cherokee Rd
Winterville, GA 30683
(706) 357-5222
Winterville, GA 30683
(706) 357-5222
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1717.
Gaines Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #1818.
Coile Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Old Elberton Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5318
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5318
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #1919.
Alps Road Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Alps Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: n/an/a
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District manages 21 public schools serving 12,507 students.
What is the rank of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District is ranked #181 out of 221 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County School District?
49% of Clarke County School District students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Clarke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,779 is higher than the state median of $12,487. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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