Top 3 Best Clarke County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,476 students in Clarke County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, GA are Clarke Central High School, Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens) and Cedar Shoals 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 25% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), 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 32%, 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Clarke County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarke Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,833 students
Rank: #22.
Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens)
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 2,104 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Shoals High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #44.
Classic City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clarke County, GA

Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
55 Beaverdam Road Extension
Athens, GA 30608
(706) 369-5605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

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 Clarke Central High School, Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens) and Cedar Shoals High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarke County, GA?
4 public high schools are located in Clarke County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County, GA?
Clarke County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).

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