Schools in Athens, Georgia (2025)
21 schools · 13,866 students · 21 public · median Enrollment 565.
Athens, in Georgia, has 21 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 13,866 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high; by sector 21 public.
The median Enrollment across Athens's schools is 565, 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), Foothills Regional High School (1,475 students).
Ranked schools in Athens
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
- 446South Jackson Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 715 students
- 540Clarke Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 718 students
- 639Whitehead Road Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 632 students
- 737Barnett Shoals Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 490 students
- 834Clarke Central High SchoolAthens · Public High34% Math proficiency · 1,907 students
- 934Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 1032Whit Davis Road Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 395 students
- 1128Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 707 students
- 1228Judia Jackson Harris ElementaryAthens · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 1325Hilsman Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 624 students
- 1425Howard B. Stroud Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 1521Coile Middle SchoolAthens · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 582 students
- 1620Cedar Shoals High SchoolAthens · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,489 students
- 1719Fowler Drive Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 1819Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary SchoolAthens · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 1918Foothills Regional High SchoolAthens · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,475 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 | South Jackson Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.0 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 715 |
| 5 | Clarke Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 718 |
| 6 | Whitehead Road Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 7 | Barnett Shoals Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 8 | Clarke Central High School Athens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,907 |
| 9 | Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 10 | Whit Davis Road Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 11 | Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.3 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 707 |
| 12 | Judia Jackson Harris Elementary Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 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 | Coile Middle School Athens · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 582 |
| 16 | Cedar Shoals High School Athens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,489 |
| 17 | Fowler Drive Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 18 | Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 19 | Foothills Regional High School Athens · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,475 |
| 20 | Gaines Elementary School Athens · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 568 |
Other schools in Athens
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 Athens side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Athens?
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Athens with a Success Index (US) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Athens?
Athens has 21 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) educating 13,866 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Athens?
The median Enrollment across schools in Athens is 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.