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E D U C AT I O N
For most UGA graduates, visiting the Arch
after commencement is a rite of passage.
Athenians of all ages enjoy a wealth of
educational opportunities. The public
and private schools offer an excellent
education for children pre-K-12th
grade, while the nationally and
internationally known universities
and colleges provide learning
opportunities for adults of all ages.
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Athens Education
A Wealth of Opportunity
Founded in 1785 as the nation’s first
chartered land-grant university, The
University of Georgia is a symbol of
intellectual innovation, diversity, and
repeatedly ranks among the top public
universities in the country.
The quest for knowledge and
personal excellence can be seen in the
entire population from students to
senior citizens. With an unparalleled level a model technology school district. Most
of quality offered by both public and
private institutions, no matter your age,
you are never far away from bettering
yourself through academic success.
Clarke County School District
With 21 schools and more than
12,000 students, the Clarke County
School District offers students a diverse
learning environment that propels them
to academic success. Thirty-four native
languages are spoken and Clarke County
students graduate with a deep cultural
awareness – giving them an edge in
today’s global society.
The district is made up of
neighborhood schools in a college
town of more than 100,000, creating
a true sense of community among
teachers, parents, and students. The
school district was named a Title I
Distinguished District for being the #1
large district in the state for closing the
achievement gap between economically
disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged
students. In addition, all Clarke County
middle schools, as well as Cedar Shoals
High School and Clarke Central High
School, are authorized schools for the
International Baccalaureate Middle Years
Programme (IB MYP).
The school district, in partnership with
the Georgia Department of Education, is
students in grades 3-9 are able to take
home district-provided devices.
In addition, students benefit from
the district and University of Georgia
College of Education forming a
nationally innovative Professional
Development School District.
Furthermore, students can earn early
college credit – fully funded by the
district – through the Athens Community
Career Academy, a partnership with
Athens Technical College. Qualified
credits transfer to the Technical College
System of Georgia and/or University
System of Georgia.
The school district has a long
commitment to the arts, and has been
named one of the Best Communities for
Music Education from 2013 and 2014.
Graduates from the district are
regularly offered upward of $3 million
in scholarships, not including the HOPE
Scholarship. And both Cedar Shoals High
School and Clarke Central High School
are Advanced Placement Honor Schools,
as awarded by the Georgia Department
of Education. Recognitions were given
for high scores of students, as well as the
diversity of students taking exams.
• C larke County School District
240 Mitchell Bridge Rd.
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Student Registration
By Georgia law, children must be 4
years old on or before Sept. 1 to enter
pre-K, 5 years old on or before Sept. 1
to enter kindergarten, and 6 years old