For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,551 students in Clarkston, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarkston, GA are Clarkston High School and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Clarkston, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarkston High School, with 65% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarkston, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5302
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clarkston, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarkston, GA include Clarkston High School and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf.
How many public high schools are located in Clarkston?
2 public high schools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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