Best High Schools in Clarke County, GA

Clarke County, GA has 6 high schools with 6,441 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 Clarke County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clarke County underperform expectations.

1. Foothills Charter High School (central Office - Athens)

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (centr • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2519 Students

2. Clarke Central High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students

3. Cedar Shoals High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students

4. Classic City High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clarke County, GA

Clarke County, GA has 4 middle schools with 2,699 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 Clarke County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clarke County don't meet expectations.

1. Clarke Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students

2. Burney-harris-lyons Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students

3. Hilsman Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students

4. Coile Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clarke County, GA

Clarke County, GA has 17 elementary schools with 6,602 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 Clarke County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clarke County underperform expectations.

1. Chase Street Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students

2. Barrow Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students

3. Timothy Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students

4. Barnett Shoals Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students

5. Cleveland Road Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students

6. Whitehead Road Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students

7. Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 Students

8. Whit Davis Road Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students

9. Howard B. Stroud Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students

10. Fowler Drive Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clarke County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Clarke County, GA has a total population of 128,671 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clarke County, GA

15,742

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clarke County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

19.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarke County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clarke County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,094 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Clarke County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Clarke County, GA

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Oconee County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Madison County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Oglethorpe County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jackson County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Barrow County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Morgan County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Walton County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Banks County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Greene County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Elbert County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations