Clarke Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Athens, Georgia 30605 · Clarke County
#223 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#12472 of 16,910 nationally
About Clarke Central High School
Clarke Central High School is a public high located in Athens, in the Clarke County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,907 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 223rd of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,907.
There are 21 schools in Athens; Clarke Central High School ranks 8th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clarke Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Clarke Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Classic City High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students · 1.0 km away
Barrow Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 1.2 km away
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 1.6 km away
Clarke Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students · 1.6 km away
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students · 1.8 km away
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students · 3.3 km away
Foothills Regional High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,475 students · 3.3 km away
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students · 3.8 km away
Fowler Drive Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 5.0 km away
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
South Effingham High School
Guyton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,906 students
Glynn Academy
Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,911 students
Loganville High School
Loganville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,911 students
River Ridge High School
Woodstock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,902 students
Decatur High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,901 students
Bradwell Institute
Hinesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,900 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clarke Central High School a good school?
Clarke Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 33.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #223 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clarke Central High School rank in Georgia?
Clarke Central High School ranks #223 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #12472 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clarke Central High School?
Clarke Central High School had 1,907 students in 2025.
Is Clarke Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Clarke Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clarke Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clarke Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.