Summary:
The city of Clarkston, Georgia is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage among the student population.
The standout schools in Clarkston are Clarkston High School, which has a respectable 85.4% four-year graduation rate, and the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, which has a very low student-teacher ratio of 3.7, indicating a focus on individualized attention. However, the alternative school's test scores are significantly below the state and district averages.
The elementary schools, Indian Creek and Jolly, have very low proficiency rates on standardized tests, with most grades scoring below 20% proficient in core subjects. Both schools also have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the high per-student spending at these schools, the data reveals significant performance gaps compared to the district and state averages.
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