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Clarke County

Georgia · Public School District
21
Schools
12,340
Students
$19,385
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
82.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Clarke County is a public school district in Georgia serving 12,340 students across 21 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,385 is above average for a US public school district. 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (21)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School06–08728
Clarke Middle School06–08708
Coile Middle School06–08635
Hilsman Middle School06–08628
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar Shoals High School09–121,443
Clarke Central High School09–121,836
Classic City High School09–1224
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,385+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
52%
State
29.2%
Local (property tax)
52.5%
Federal
18.3%

Funding is shared between state (29%) and local sources (52%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
12,340
Students
83%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,385 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clarke County?
Clarke County has 21 public schools, serving a total of 12,340 students.
What is the graduation rate for Clarke County?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Clarke County spend per student?
Clarke County spends $19,385 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Clarke County?
83% of students in Clarke County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Clarke County?
No, Clarke County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Clarke County serve?
Clarke County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Clarke County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Clarke County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.