Clarke Central High School reported an enrollment of 93 multiracial students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 2.2% increase compared with the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Total student enrollment at Clarke Central High School reached 1,861 for the 2024-25 school year. Multiracial students comprised 5% of the overall student population, ranking as the second-smallest demographic group at the school.
The school is part of Clarke County School District, which has its main office in Athens.
Out of the 21 schools in Clarke County School District, Clarke Central High School recorded the largest number of multiracial students in the 2024-25 school year, enrolling 93 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported that Georgia public school students were approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Post-pandemic, chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The statewide initiative from GaDOE includes a real-time attendance dashboard, an awareness campaign, and support for high-need districts to improve daily attendance.
In 2025, new legislation passed by Georgia lawmakers updated school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely because of absenteeism. The new law also added reporting rules and coordinated with programs that provide alternative paths for students to earn diplomas.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-teacher ratio was about 14:1, better than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,485 | 44 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 1,426 | 42 | 3% |
| 2012-13 | 1,388 | 41 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 1,406 | 42 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 1,395 | 41 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 1,369 | 41 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 1,486 | 44 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 1,626 | 65 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 1,693 | 67 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 1,718 | 68 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 1,723 | 68 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 1,770 | 70 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 1,765 | 88 | 5% |
| 2023-24 | 1,825 | 91 | 5% |
| 2024-25 | 1,861 | 93 | 5% |
