Schools in Clarke County, Georgia (2025)
21 schools · 12,275 students · 21 public · median Enrollment 492.
Clarke County, in Georgia, has 21 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 12,275 students. By level there are 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high; by sector 21 public.
The median Enrollment across Clarke County's schools is 492, below the Georgia median of 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
20 of the 21 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School (65.2, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Timothy Elementary School (57.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Barrow Elementary School (50.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), Clarke Middle School (718 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Athens (19), Winterville (1), Bogart (1).
Ranked schools in Clarke County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.
- 165Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 258Timothy Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 565 students
- 351Barrow Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 440Clarke Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 718 students
- 539Whitehead Road Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 632 students
- 637Barnett Shoals Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 490 students
- 734Clarke Central High SchoolAthens · Public High34% Math proficiency · 1,907 students
- 834Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 932Whit Davis Road Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 395 students
- 1028Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 707 students
- 1128Judia Jackson Harris ElementaryAthens · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 1227Winterville Elementary SchoolWinterville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 1325Hilsman Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 624 students
- 1425Howard B. Stroud Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 1524Cleveland Road Elementary SchoolBogart · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 256 students
- 1621Coile Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 582 students
- 1720Cedar Shoals High SchoolAthens · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,489 students
- 1819Fowler Drive Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 1919Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 2016Gaines Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 568 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 2 | Timothy Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 565 |
| 3 | Barrow Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 4 | Clarke Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 5 | Whitehead Road Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 6 | Barnett Shoals Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 7 | Clarke Central High School Athens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,907 |
| 8 | Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 9 | Whit Davis Road Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 10 | Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 707 |
| 11 | Judia Jackson Harris Elementary Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 12 | Winterville Elementary School Winterville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 13 | Hilsman Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 624 |
| 14 | Howard B. Stroud Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 15 | Cleveland Road Elementary School Bogart · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 256 |
| 16 | Coile Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 582 |
| 17 | Cedar Shoals High School Athens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,489 |
| 18 | Fowler Drive Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 19 | Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 20 | Gaines Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 568 |
Other schools in Clarke County
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Clarke County side by side →
Citys in Clarke County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Clarke County?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Clarke County with a Success Index (US) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Clarke County?
Clarke County has 21 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) educating 12,275 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Clarke County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Clarke County is 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.