Georgia›Clarke County›Athens
Best Schools in Athens, Georgia
Compare 21 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
21
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
13,866
Total Students
Across Athens
12.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
21 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score31%
ELA Assessment Score31%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,907 students at Clarke Central High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
757 N Chase St, Athens, GA 30601
5.7
Rating
Students
492
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
56%
Timothy Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1900 Timothy Rd, Athens, GA 30606
4.5
Rating
Students
565
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
46%
Barrow Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
100 Pinecrest Dr, Athens, GA 30605
4.2
Rating
Students
456
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
South Jackson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30607
4
Rating
Students
715
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
45%
Clarke Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1235 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606
3.7
Rating
Students
718
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
33%
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3220 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605
3.6
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
41%
Clarke Central High School
publichighGrade 9-12
350 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
3.5
Rating
Students
1,907
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
31%
Foothills Regional High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B, Athens, GA 30607
3.5
Rating
Students
1,475
Student-Teacher
51:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Whitehead Road Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
555 Quailwood Dr, Athens, GA 30606
3.3
Rating
Students
632
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
37%
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2300 Danielsville Rd, Athens, GA 30601
3
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1600 Tallassee Rd, Athens, GA 30606
2.9
Rating
Students
707
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
31%
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1150 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA 30606
2.5
Rating
Students
563
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
24%
Fowler Drive Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
400 Fowler Dr, Athens, GA 30601
2.5
Rating
Students
366
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Classic City High School
publichighGrade 9-12
440 Dearing Ext, Athens, GA 30606
2.5
Rating
Students
58
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1450 Whit Davis Rd, Athens, GA 30605
2.5
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Hilsman Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
870 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605
2.4
Rating
Students
624
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
22%
Cedar Shoals High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605
2.3
Rating
Students
1,489
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
19%
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
715 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601
2
Rating
Students
350
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Gaines Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
900 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605
1.2
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Coile Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
110 Old Elberton Rd, Athens, GA 30601
1.1
Rating
Students
582
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
8%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Athens
Athens, Georgia is home to 21 schools serving over 13,866 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Athens, Georgia?
There are 21 schools in Athens, serving 13,866 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Athens?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Athens include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Athens?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Athens is 12.1:1.