Below Average
#1755 of 2,268 schools in GA
Cedar Shoals High School
High School · Clarke County · Athens, GA
A Clarke County high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1300 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605
- Math 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 74.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cedar Shoals High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Shoals High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,188
Median home value
$279,200
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,842 | Compare → |
| Athens AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Classic City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clarke County
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 of 21
- District spending per student
- $21,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Shoals High School is listed in Clarke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Shoals High School
Cedar Shoals High School is a public high school in Athens, GA, part of Clarke County, serving approximately 1,537 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,755 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Shoals High School
What grades does Cedar Shoals High School serve?
Cedar Shoals High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cedar Shoals High School?
Cedar Shoals High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Shoals High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Shoals High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Shoals High School rank in GA?
Cedar Shoals High School ranks #1,755 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Cedar Shoals High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Shoals High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Shoals High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Shoals High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cedar Shoals High School a charter school?
No, Cedar Shoals High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Shoals High School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Shoals High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Shoals High School?
74.9% of students at Cedar Shoals High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clarke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.7%
- Phone
- (706) 546-5375
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30605)
- 41,788
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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