Best Schools in Clarke County, GA
Clarke County, GA has 27 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 15,742 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Clarke County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clarke County, GA
The top high schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarke Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1836 Students
2. Foothills Charter High School (central Office - Athens)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (centr • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2519 Students
3. Cedar Shoals High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
4. Classic City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clarke County, GA
The top middle schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
2. Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
3. Hilsman Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
4. Coile Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clarke County, GA
The top elementary schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
2. Timothy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
3. Barrow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
4. Barnett Shoals Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
5. Whitehead Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
6. Cleveland Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
7. Whit Davis Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
8. Winterville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
9. Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
10. Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 581 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
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 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
19.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Clarke County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clarke County, GA
How many schools are in Clarke County, GA?
Clarke County, GA has 27 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 15,742 students in total.
How do schools in Clarke County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Clarke County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Clarke County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clarke County?
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: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clarke County
2 places in Clarke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Athens (19)
- Winterville (1)
School districts (1)
- Clarke County (21 schools)