For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,598 students in Clarke County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, GA are Classic City High School, Clarke Central High School and Foothills Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Clarke County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 31%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarke Central High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarke County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classic City High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Clarke Central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Shoals High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Gr: 9-12 | 1,537 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Clarke County 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 high schools in Clarke County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, GA include Classic City High School, Clarke Central High School and Foothills Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarke County?
4 public high schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarke County include: Cedar Shoals High School vs. Clarke Central High School, Classic City High School vs. Clarke Central High School, Clarke Central High School vs. Cedar Shoals High School
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