Barnett Shoals Elementary School vs Clarke Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Clarke Central High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,907 students
| Measure | Barnett Shoals Elementary School Athens, Georgia | Clarke Central High School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,308 | #223 of 431 |
| National rank | #33769 of 50,301 | #12472 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 1,907 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 1,907 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 33.8).
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Clarke Central High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Clarke Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 100%).
- •Barnett Shoals Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.9).
- •Clarke Central High School is the larger school with 1,907 students compared with 490.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnett Shoals Elementary School better than Clarke Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnett Shoals Elementary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 33.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Clarke Central High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School: 490. Clarke Central High School: 1,907. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Clarke Central High School rank in Georgia?
Barnett Shoals Elementary School is 686th of 1,308 and Clarke Central High School is 223rd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).