Best Schools in Athens, GA
Athens, GA has a total of 43 schools including 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 29,911 students attend Athens, GA schools. On average, schools in Athens score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Athens don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Athens, GA
Athens, GA has 11 high schools with 12,915 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Athens score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Athens don't meet expectations.
1. North Oconee High School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
2. Oconee County High School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students
3. Madison County High School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
4. Foothills Charter High School (central Office - Athens)
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State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (centr • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2519 Students
5. East Jackson Comprehensive High School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1343 Students
6. Clarke Central High School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
7. Cedar Shoals High School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
8. Classic City High School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens, GA
Athens, GA has 8 middle schools with 6,417 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Athens score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Athens meet expectations.
1. Malcom Bridge Middle School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1074 Students
2. Oconee County Middle School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
3. East Jackson Middle School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 544 Students
4. Madison County Middle School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1174 Students
5. Clarke Middle School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
6. Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
7. Hilsman Middle School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
8. Coile Middle School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athens, GA
Athens, GA has 24 elementary schools with 10,579 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Athens score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Athens don't meet expectations.
1. Colham Ferry Elementary School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. Malcom Bridge Elementary School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
3. East Jackson Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
4. Danielsville Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
5. Hull-sanford Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students
6. Chase Street Elementary School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
7. Barrow Elementary School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
8. South Jackson Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
9. Timothy Elementary School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
10. Barnett Shoals Elementary School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens, GA has a total population of 127,906 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Athens, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Athens, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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