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Clarke County School District

240 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,331 students in Clarke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
12,331 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
1,113 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clarke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#160 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
37%
28%
40%
29%
40%
76%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
19%
% Black
45%
36%
% White
21%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,811 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,732 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$219 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,811
$14,305
Spending / Student
$17,732
$13,431

Best Clarke County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
757 N Chase St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-1081
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Timothy Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Timothy Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0107
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Barrow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Pinecrest Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #44.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 1,842 students
Rank: #66.
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3220 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Whitehead Road Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Quailwood Dr
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7296
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #88.
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Danielsville Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5203
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1010.
Winterville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Cherokee Rd
Winterville, GA 30683
(706) 357-5222
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1111.
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0762
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Cleveland Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cleveland Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Fowler Drive Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Fowler Dr
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5330
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Whit Davis Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
| 1,537 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hilsman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
870 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1717.
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Fourth St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-1893
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1818.
Gaines Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1919.
Coile Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Old Elberton Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5318
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #2020.
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Alps Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District manages 21 public schools serving 12,331 students.
What is the rank of Clarke County School District?
Clarke County School District is ranked #159 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
45% of Clarke County School District students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% 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 14:1.
What is Clarke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,732 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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