For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 2,157 students in Athens, GA.
The top ranked public charter school in Athens, GA is Foothills Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, GA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Athens, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothills Regional High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 2,157 students
Athens, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Placement Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Athens Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
55 Beaverdam Road Extension
Athens, GA 30608
(706) 369-5605
Athens, GA 30608
(706) 369-5605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clarke County Evening School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rutland Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Athens, GA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Athens, GA include Foothills Regional High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Athens?
1 public charter schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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