Clarke Central High School
350 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605. 375 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 70.4% of them enrolled in college within a year.
83% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 52% of graduates to college; Clarke Central High School sends 70.4%, 18 points more than expected.
The path from Clarke Central
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 40.8%Georgia private college 3.5%Out-of-state college 11.7%Georgia technical college 14.4%Career credential, working 2.4%Working, not in college 18.9%Not found in Georgia records 8.3%Share of the 375 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Colorado State University-Fort Collins, Milligan College, Southern New Hampshire University, The University of Alabama, University of Alabama, Birmingham-Denta. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Athens Technical College 50 64% $7,929 $40,154 — University of North Georgia 44 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 University of Georgia 36 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Kennesaw State University 15 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Gwinnett College 11 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Classic City High School (0.6 mi, 19.9% to college) · Foothills Regional High School (2.1 mi, 22.5% to college) · Cedar Shoals High School (3.8 mi, 55.3% to college) · Oconee County High School (7.3 mi, 80.3% to college) · North Oconee High School (9.2 mi, 85.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Clarke County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Clarke Central | Clarke County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 70.4% | 61.9% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 84.1% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,042 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 53.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Clarke Central High School graduates go to college?
- 70.4% of the Class of 2024 at Clarke Central High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Clarke Central High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Clarke Central High School graduates are Athens Technical College, University of North Georgia and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Clarke Central High School?
- Clarke Central High School has a four-year graduation rate of 84.1%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Clarke Central High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 20.5% of Clarke Central High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
