Clarke County Public Schools
Clarke County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
22
public schools
Total Enrollment
14,859
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Clarke County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Georgia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Clarke County has 2 district entries. Clarke County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 21 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Athens has the most listed schools, with 20 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Clarke County
Reported Enrollment
14,859
22 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Clarke County
Clarke County
State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (Centr
22 Public Schools in Clarke County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens) | Profile | State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (Centr | Athens, 30607City: Midsize | 9–12 | Charter | 2,519 |
| Clarke Central High School | Profile | Clarke County | Athens, 30605City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,836 |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Profile | Clarke County | Athens, 30605City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,443 |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30606Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 728 |
| Clarke Middle School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30606City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 708 |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30606City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 691 |
| Coile Middle School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30601Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 635 |
| Hilsman Middle School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30605City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 628 |
| Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30606City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 581 |
| Timothy Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30606City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 536 |
| Gaines Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30605City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 518 |
| Chase Street Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30601City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 492 |
| Barnett Shoals Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30605City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 487 |
| Barrow Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30605City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 452 |
| Whit Davis Road Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30605City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Judia Jackson Harris Elementary | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30601City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 407 |
| Fowler Drive Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30601City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 388 |
| Winterville Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Winterville, 30683Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 365 |
| Howard B. Stroud Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30601City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 359 |
| Alps Road Elementary School | Listed only | Clarke County | Athens, 30606City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 339 |
Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens)
State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (Centr
Athens, 30607 / City: Midsize
Clarke Central High School
Clarke County
Athens, 30605 / City: Midsize
Cedar Shoals High School
Clarke County
Athens, 30605 / City: Midsize
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Clarke County
Athens, 30606 / Rural: Fringe
Clarke Middle School
Clarke County
Athens, 30606 / City: Midsize
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30606 / City: Midsize
Coile Middle School
Clarke County
Athens, 30601 / Rural: Fringe
Hilsman Middle School
Clarke County
Athens, 30605 / City: Midsize
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30606 / City: Midsize
Timothy Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30606 / City: Midsize
Gaines Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30605 / City: Midsize
Chase Street Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30601 / City: Midsize
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30605 / City: Midsize
Barrow Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30605 / City: Midsize
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30605 / City: Midsize
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
Clarke County
Athens, 30601 / City: Midsize
Fowler Drive Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30601 / City: Midsize
Winterville Elementary School
Clarke County
Winterville, 30683 / Suburb: Midsize
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30601 / City: Midsize
Alps Road Elementary School
Clarke County
Athens, 30606 / City: Midsize
Clarke County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Clarke County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Georgia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Clarke County public school directory?
The directory lists 22 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Clarke County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Clarke County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Clarke County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Clarke County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Clarke County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.