For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,528 students in Clarkston, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Clarkston, GA are Clarkston High School and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Clarkston, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkston High School, with 65% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Clarkston, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5302
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,402 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Clarkston, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Dekalb Alternative Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Dekalb Truancy School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Gr: 8-9
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Gr: 10-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clarkston, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clarkston, GA include Clarkston High School and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf.
How many public high schools are located in Clarkston?
2 public high schools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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