Summary:
The Clarke County school district in Georgia consists of 21 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 146 out of 203 in Georgia and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few standout schools emerge. Timothy Elementary School and Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School both rank in the top 326 and 273 elementary schools in Georgia, respectively, and have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools significantly outperform the district and state averages on standardized test scores. At the middle school level, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with 94.1% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district. While some schools like Clarke Middle School demonstrate solid performance across multiple subject areas, others like Coile Middle School lag significantly behind, both within the district and statewide. Additionally, the district's alternative high school, Classic City High School, has the lowest test scores and graduation rates in the district, highlighting the unique challenges faced by smaller, specialized schools.
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