| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County School District | Athens | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 9,918 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clarke County School District | Athens | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 12,340 | 21 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Clarke County compares
Together they enroll 22,258 students across 31 schools. The largest is Clarke County School District with 12,340 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Georgia average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Clarke County, Georgia
Clarke County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clarke County is Jackson County School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Georgia Milestones 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Georgia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Clarke County, GA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Clarke County, GA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Clarke County, GA?
Of the districts serving Clarke County, Jackson County School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Georgia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Georgia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Georgia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Georgia only, never across state lines.