- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Athens, GA
Clarke Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Clarke Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130117000449
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke Central High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke Central High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Central High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Clarke Central High School held near 1,842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.7 → 116.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130117000449 · Athens, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,907 enr · 15.8:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students)
Clarke Central High School held near 1,842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.7 → 116.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Clarke Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- Hilsman Middle 624
Hilsman Middle School
624 students
What this shows Clarke Central High School reports 1,907 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarke Central High School compares
Clarke Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,907 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,907
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
White 26.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Clarke Central High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarke Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shoals High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilsman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Athens
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cedar Shoals High School
Standard public school
1,489 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Foothills Charter High School (Central Office - Athens)
Standard public school
1,475 students 50.9:1 students per teacher
Classic City High School
Standard public school
58 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,907 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Central High School
How many students attend Clarke Central High School?
Clarke Central High School has 1,907 students enrolled. It is a high school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,836 (2022-23) → 1,842 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Central High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarke Central High School?
82.8% of students at Clarke Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Clarke Central High School is African American at 39.2% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke Central High School?
Clarke Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarke Central High School rank among high schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Central High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Athens, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Clarke Central High School, Clarke County also operates Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), Clarke Middle School (718 students), and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (707 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.