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Best Schools in Clarkston, GA
Clarkston, GA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 11,096 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Clarkston don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clarkston, GA
The top high schools in Clarkston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Druid Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1358 Students
2. Tucker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1579 Students
3. Clarkston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1413 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clarkston, GA
The top middle schools in Clarkston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Druid Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
2. Tucker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
3. Freedom Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1131 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clarkston, GA
The top elementary schools in Clarkston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Idlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 944 Students
2. Mclendon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
3. Dunaire Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
4. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 926 Students
5. Jolly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clarkston, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clarkston, GA has a total population of 25,841 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clarkston, 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 Clarkston, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarkston, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clarkston, 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 Clarkston, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clarkston, GA
How many schools are in Clarkston, GA?
Clarkston, GA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,096 students in total.
How do schools in Clarkston perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Clarkston score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Clarkston don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clarkston?
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: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clarkston
4 of 4 schools in Clarkston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Clarkston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.