For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,803 students in 30605, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 244 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 30605, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30605, GA are Barrow Elementary School, Clarke Central High School and Barnett Shoals Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30605 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30605, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 30605, GA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Pinecrest Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Clarke Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #33.
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3220 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Whit Davis Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cedar Shoals High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 546-5375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hilsman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
870 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Gaines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30605, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30605, GA include Barrow Elementary School, Clarke Central High School and Barnett Shoals Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30605?
7 public schools are located in 30605.
What percentage of students in 30605 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 30605 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30605?
30605 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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