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Best Schools in Athens, GA
Athens, GA has 43 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 24 elementary) serving 29,788 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Athens meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athens, GA
The top high schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Oconee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
2. Oconee County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1251 Students
3. East Jackson Comprehensive High School
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1343 Students
4. Madison County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
5. Clarke Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
6. Foothills Charter High School (central Office - Athens)
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (centr • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2519 Students
7. Cedar Shoals High School
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Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
8. Classic City High School
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Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens, GA
The top middle schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malcom Bridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Clarke Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
5. Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
6. Madison County Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1174 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
The top elementary schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colham Ferry Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. Oconee County Elementary School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 471 Students
3. Malcom Bridge Elementary School
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Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
4. Chase Street Elementary School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
5. Timothy Elementary School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
6. Danielsville Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
7. Barrow Elementary School
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Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
8. Hull-sanford Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students
9. South Jackson Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 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.
Questions About Schools in Athens, GA
How many schools are in Athens, GA?
Athens, GA has 43 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 29,788 students in total.
How do schools in Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Athens score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Athens meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athens?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Athens
21 of 21 schools in Athens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 6C: 3D: 7F: 4
All 21 public schools we grade in Athens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (4)
- Cedar Shoals High School
- Clarke Central High School
- Classic City High School
- Foothills Charter High School Central Office Athens
Middle and junior high schools (4)
Elementary and primary schools (13)
- Alps Road Elementary School
- Barnett Shoals Elementary School
- Barrow Elementary School
- Chase Street Elementary School
- Fowler Drive Elementary School
- Gaines Elementary School
- Howard B Stroud Elementary School
- Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
- Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
- South Jackson Elementary School
- Timothy Elementary School
- Whit Davis Road Elementary School
- Whitehead Road Elementary School
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Athens Academy
- Athens Christian School
- Athens Montessori School
- Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
- Waseca Montessori School