For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,571 students in Clarke County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, GA are Clarke Middle School, Burney-harris-lyons Middle School and Hilsman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #33.
Hilsman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
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
| 606 students
Rank: #44.
Coile Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
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
| 595 students
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Placement Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clarke County Evening School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rutland Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, GA include Clarke Middle School, Burney-harris-lyons Middle School and Hilsman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarke County?
4 public middle schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clarke County include: Burney-harris-lyons Middle School vs. Clarke Middle School, Hilsman Middle School vs. Clarke Middle School, Clarke Middle School vs. Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
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