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Clarke County — District Profile & Schools

Athens, Georgia · Clarke County

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Key Dates — Clarke County School Calendar

The first day of school in Clarke County is Wed, Aug 5, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, Dec 18, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Fall Break (Thu, Oct 15, 2026 to Mon, Oct 19, 2026), Thanksgiving break (Sat, Nov 21, 2026 to Sun, Nov 29, 2026), Winter break (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027), Spring break (Sat, Apr 3, 2027 to Sun, Apr 11, 2027), Spring Break (All schools and offices closed) (Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027).

First day of school
Wed, Aug 5, 2026
Last day of school
Fri, Dec 18, 2026
Fall Break
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 to Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Thanksgiving break
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 to Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Winter break
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Spring break
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 to Sun, Apr 11, 2027
Spring Break (All schools and offices closed)
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Fri, Apr 9, 2027
District Office Closed
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 to Fri, Jul 17, 2026
District Professional Learning Day (All offices and schools closed)
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
Labor Day
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Schools and Offices Closed (Labor Day)
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day - student/staff holiday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Student Holiday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Conference day - student holiday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Conference Day/Student Holiday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Student and Staff Holiday (schools and offices closed)
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Student/staff holiday
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
12,331
Students
21
Schools
10.2:1
Student-Teacher
1,213 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

587
Avg. School Size
2,521
Total Staff

Clarke County Calendar

230 events

Fri, May 22 - Wed, Jul 29

Event

Summer Reading Toolkit - Click to see the link

Summer Reading Toolkit

Tue, Jul 7

Event

Whit Davis Skate Night at Fun Galaxy

Fri, Jul 10

Event

District Office Closed

Fri, Jul 17

Event

District Office Closed

Jul 23 - 24

Event

Evaluations & Staffing

Tue, Jul 28

PD Day

Teacher Planning Day

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4

PD Day

Teacher Planning Days

Wed, Jul 29

PD Day

District Professional Learning Day (All offices and schools closed)

Jul 30 - 31

PD Day

Teacher Planning Days

Jul 30 - 31

Event

Evaluations & Staffing

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Contact

Address
240 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
Phone
(706)546-7721

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
1,213
Total Staff
2,521
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Clarke County (21)

Clarke Central High School

Athens

High
1,842 studentsGrades 9 - 1215.9:1 ratio57.65% FRPL

Cedar Shoals High School

Athens

High
1,537 studentsGrades 9 - 1214.5:1 ratio74.89% FRPL

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

Athens

Middle
718 studentsGrades 6 - 812:1 ratio77.16% FRPL

Whitehead Road Elementary School

Athens

Primary
667 studentsGrades -1 - 59.5:1 ratio80.96% FRPL

Clarke Middle School

Athens

Middle
652 studentsGrades 6 - 89.9:1 ratio75.77% FRPL

Hilsman Middle School

Athens

Middle
606 studentsGrades 6 - 810.8:1 ratio93.89% FRPL

Coile Middle School

Athens

Middle
595 studentsGrades 6 - 810.8:1 ratio90.76% FRPL

Timothy Elementary School

Athens

Primary
595 studentsGrades -1 - 511.4:1 ratio45.71% FRPL

Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School

Athens

Primary
569 studentsGrades -1 - 510.9:1 ratio84.53% FRPL

Gaines Elementary School

Athens

Primary
545 studentsGrades -1 - 511.1:1 ratio100% FRPL

Barnett Shoals Elementary School

Athens

Primary
488 studentsGrades -1 - 510.2:1 ratio91.19% FRPL

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

Athens

Primary
486 studentsGrades -1 - 510.1:1 ratio64.81% FRPL

Barrow Elementary School

Athens

Primary
458 studentsGrades -1 - 510.9:1 ratio78.6% FRPL

Whit Davis Road Elementary School

Athens

Primary
402 studentsGrades -1 - 510.1:1 ratio79.35% FRPL

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary

Athens

Primary
395 studentsGrades -1 - 58.8:1 ratio80.51% FRPL

Fowler Drive Elementary School

Athens

Primary
392 studentsGrades -1 - 58.9:1 ratio98.21% FRPL

Howard B. Stroud Elementary School

Athens

Primary
378 studentsGrades -1 - 59:1 ratio100% FRPL

Winterville Elementary School

Winterville

Primary
356 studentsGrades -1 - 510.2:1 ratio84.27% FRPL

Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School

Athens

Primary
324 studentsGrades -1 - 58.8:1 ratio100% FRPL

Cleveland Road Elementary School

Bogart

Primary
264 studentsGrades -1 - 58:1 ratio79.92% FRPL

Classic City High School

Athens

High
62 studentsGrades 9 - 1212.4:1 ratio58.06% FRPL

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarke County

The first day of school in Clarke County is Wed, Aug 5, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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