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Best Athens Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,598 students in Athens, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Athens, GA are Classic City High School, Clarke Central High School and Foothills Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Athens, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 31%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarke Central High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Athens, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classic City High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Clarke Central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Foothills Regional High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 795-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Shoals High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Gr: 9-12 | 1,537 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
55 Beaverdam Road Extension
Athens, GA 30608
(706) 369-5605
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Athens, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Athens, GA include Classic City High School, Clarke Central High School and Foothills Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens?
4 public high schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?

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