Clarke Central High School vs Clarke Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke Central High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,907 students
Clarke Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
| Measure | Clarke Central High School Athens, Georgia | Clarke Middle School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 431 | #222 of 482 |
| National rank | #12472 of 16,910 | #9715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,907 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 1,907 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarke Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 33.8).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Clarke Central High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Clarke Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 83.8%).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.9).
- •Clarke Central High School is the larger school with 1,907 students compared with 718.
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 Clarke Central High School better than Clarke Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarke Middle School ranks higher (40.4 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 Clarke Central High School and Clarke Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarke Central High School: 1,907. Clarke Middle School: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarke Central High School and Clarke Middle School rank in Georgia?
Clarke Central High School is 223rd of 431 and Clarke Middle School is 222nd of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).