Clarke County

The Clarke County school district in Georgia encompasses 21 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's performance varies greatly, with some standout high-performing schools as well as several lower-performing institutions.

At the top of the district's academic rankings are Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, Timothy Elementary School, and Barrow Elementary School, all of which rank among the top elementary schools in Georgia and boast exceptional test scores and proficiency rates. In contrast, Coile Middle School, Gaines Elementary School, Howard B. Stroud Elementary School, and Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School are among the district's lowest-performing schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates.

The district's high schools also exhibit a wide range of performance, with Clarke Central High School reporting an 80.2% graduation rate, while Classic City High School has a lower 68.4% graduation rate. Additionally, per-student spending varies greatly, from $9,892 at Clarke Central High School to $21,598 at Classic City High School, potentially contributing to the disparities in academic achievement across the district.