Cedar Shoals High School

Summary:

Cedar Shoals High School is a public high school in Athens, Georgia, serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clarke County School District, which is ranked 146 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, Cedar Shoals High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and county averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 83.5% in 2018-2019 to 71.2% in 2021-2022, significantly lower than the state average of 83.7%. On the Georgia Milestones Assessments, the school's proficiency rates range from 16.2% in Algebra I to 25.2% in Biology, well below the state and county averages. Additionally, 82.81% of Cedar Shoals students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, Clarke Central High School, also in the Clarke County School District, outperforms Cedar Shoals on test scores and graduation rates. Schools in other nearby districts, such as Jefferson High School and Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, also significantly outperform Cedar Shoals on a variety of metrics, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student engagement, may be contributing to the school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1300 Cedar Shoals Dr
Athens, GA 30605

(706) 546-5375

District: Clarke County

SchoolDigger Rank:
369^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,020

Feeder schools for Cedar Shoals High School:

Elementary:	Barnett Shoals Elementary School
	Fowler Drive Elementary School
	Gaines Elementary School
	Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
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	Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
	Whit Davis Road Elementary School
	Winterville Elementary School
Middle:	Coile Middle School
	Hilsman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,537

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.5%

Hispanic:

34.2%

White:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Shoals High School ranks worse than 80.6% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Clarke County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cedar Shoals High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Cedar Shoals High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.5%), Hispanic (34.2%), White (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Clarke County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Shoals High School is 14.3. 1 high schools in the Clarke County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cedar Shoals High School employs 106.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Shoals High School is $11,020. 1 high schools in the Clarke County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cedar Shoals High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Shoals High School 369^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Cedar Shoals High School in the ranking list.)

Clarke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke County 146^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Shoals High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	42.38	214^th	335	36.1%
2007	47.12	203^rd	358	43.3%
2008	46.70	217^th	370	41.4%
2009	50.30	207^th	372	44.4%
2010	34.15	291^st	384	24.2%
2011	25.17	343^rd	402	14.7%
2012	22.21	339^th	396	14.4%
2013	30.22	329^th	425	22.6%
2014	27.06	351^st	425	17.4%
2015	26.26	318^th	435	26.9%
2016	21.23	337^th	426	20.9%
2017	26.28	302^nd	420	28.1%
2018	25.64	315^th	428	26.4%
2019	25.84	315^th	438	28.1%
2022	21.99	323^rd	429	24.7%
2023	22.89	326^th	442	26.2%
2024	19.06	369^th	458	19.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, April 28, 2018

Really good teachers, great office staff, lots of extracurricular activities, and a lot of options for students that make good grades (college courses, AP, Advanced, etc). You have to WANT to do good and that's NOT the schools fault. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cedar Shoals High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1450	1450
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1367	1367
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1462	1462
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1468	1468
1994	607	835	27	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	1501
1995	627	855	27	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1551
1996	627	855	27	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1551
1997	604	850	30	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1525
1998	545	838	37	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1462
1999	531	860	25	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	1453
2000	562	877	24	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	1516
2001	551	889	37	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	1539
2002	520	921	38	102	0	n/a	n/a	0	1581
2003	520	921	38	102	0	n/a	n/a	0	1581
2004	473	947	44	127	0	n/a	n/a	0	1591
2005	428	978	45	132	1	n/a	n/a	28	1612
2006	368	989	47	150	1	n/a	n/a	40	1595
2007	351	936	36	164	1	n/a	n/a	42	1530
2008	323	1021	34	192	6	n/a	n/a	47	1623
2009	266	1010	32	210	3	n/a	n/a	46	1567
2010	281	929	28	225	3	0	51	0	1517
2011	256	941	28	252	4	0	54	0	1535
2012	255	883	24	260	1	0	59	0	1482
2013	245	858	34	279	1	0	61	0	1478
2014	222	861	30	271	1	1	59	0	1445
2015	239	884	29	318	2	1	59	0	1532
2016	232	890	32	352	2	1	55	0	1564
2017	214	833	21	371	2	1	48	0	1490
2018	191	812	14	380	1	1	49	0	1448
2019	187	775	11	397	1	1	50	0	1422
2020	182	735	14	399	2	0	44	0	1376
2021	197	743	13	420	1	2	48	0	1424
2022	194	770	15	470	3	2	55	0	1509
2023	190	686	13	488	1	2	63	0	1443
2024	205	730	10	526	2	2	62	0	1537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Shoals High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1450	84.0	17.2	22.8
1991	1367	85.0	16.0	24.3
1992	1462	79.4	18.4	37.8
1993	1468	75.0	19.6	35.6
1994	1501	90.0	16.7	38.6
1995	1551	81.6	19.0	38.6
1996	1551	81.6	19.0	38.6
1997	1525	80.9	18.9	38.5
1998	1462	86.8	16.8	40.1
1999	1453	88.3	16.5	45.3
2000	1516	88.0	17.2	37.1
2001	1539	90.4	17.0	28.4
2002	1581	92.6	17.1	42.3
2003	1581	92.6	17.1	42.3
2004	1591	91.1	17.5	48.2
2005	1612	93.1	17.3	49.7
2006	1595	99.3	16.1	55.9
2007	1530	98.3	15.6	66.4
2008	1623	109.3	14.8	68.3
2009	1567	109.7	14.3	74.8
2010	1517	99.1	15.3	74.2
2011	1535	105.0	14.6	78.2
2012	1482	96.9	15.2	73.3
2013	1478	89.6	16.4	80.3
2014	1445	82.0	17.6	80.1
2015	1532	86.0	17.8	74.5
2016	1564	97.0	16.1	92.1
2017	1490	98.7	15.0	92.1
2018	1448	101.0	14.3	92.1
2019	1422	96.4	14.7	92.1
2020	1376	100.8	13.6	86
2021	1424	97.8	14.5	81.9
2022	1509	106.2	14.2	n/a
2023	1443	100.2	14.4	82.8
2024	1537	106.8	14.3	74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Shoals High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1450	84.0	17.2	22.8
1991	1367	85.0	16.0	24.3
1992	1462	79.4	18.4	37.8
1993	1468	75.0	19.6	35.6
1994	1501	90.0	16.7	38.6
1995	1551	81.6	19.0	38.6
1996	1551	81.6	19.0	38.6
1997	1525	80.9	18.9	38.5
1998	1462	86.8	16.8	40.1
1999	1453	88.3	16.5	45.3
2000	1516	88.0	17.2	37.1
2001	1539	90.4	17.0	28.4
2002	1581	92.6	17.1	42.3
2003	1581	92.6	17.1	42.3
2004	1591	91.1	17.5	48.2
2005	1612	93.1	17.3	49.7
2006	1595	99.3	16.1	55.9
2007	1530	98.3	15.6	66.4
2008	1623	109.3	14.8	68.3
2009	1567	109.7	14.3	74.8
2010	1517	99.1	15.3	74.2
2011	1535	105.0	14.6	78.2
2012	1482	96.9	15.2	73.3
2013	1478	89.6	16.4	80.3
2014	1445	82.0	17.6	80.1
2015	1532	86.0	17.8	74.5
2016	1564	97.0	16.1	92.1
2017	1490	98.7	15.0	92.1
2018	1448	101.0	14.3	92.1
2019	1422	96.4	14.7	92.1
2020	1376	100.8	13.6	86
2021	1424	97.8	14.5	81.9
2022	1509	106.2	14.2	n/a
2023	1443	100.2	14.4	82.8
2024	1537	106.8	14.3	74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Shoals High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$969 (9.5%)	$9,228 (90.5%)	$10,197
2018	$1,036 (9.8%)	$9,503 (90.2%)	$10,539
2019	$1,328 (12.1%)	$9,692 (87.9%)	$11,020

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Shoals High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 315^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 326^th of 442 High schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Cedar Shoals High School)	29.5	22.9	6.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clarke County)	36.5	31	5.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Cedar Shoals High School)	24.1	24.9	0.8%
End of Course Biology (Clarke County)	29.4	33.9	4.5%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Cedar Shoals High School)	28.9	21	7.9%
End of Course United States History (Clarke County)	34.9	25.1	9.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1422	1443	1.5%
African American	775	686	11.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	11	13	18.2%
Hispanic	397	488	22.9%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	187	190	1.6%
Two or More Races	50	63	26%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.1%	82.8%	9.2%

Schools Near Cedar Shoals High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Shoals High School	Public	9-12	1300 Cedar Shoals Dr	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 546-5375	1,537	107	14.3	74.9%	205 (13.3%)	730 (47.5%)	526 (34.2%)	10 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (4.0%)	19.1	369^th of 458 public high schools	19.4%		22.9	326^th of 442 public high schools	26.2%	43	22.8	16.2	25.2	16.9				$11,020	$1,328	$9,693
Clarke Central High School	Public	9-12	350 S Milledge Ave	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5200	1,842	117	15.7	57.7%	496 (26.9%)	736 (40.0%)	484 (26.3%)	38 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (4.5%)	50	187^th of 458 public high schools	59.2%		45.2	206^th of 442 public high schools	53.4%	19	39.1	39.5	46.4	35.4				$9,892	$1,201	$8,691
Classic City High School	Public	9-12	440 Dearing Ext	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 353-2323	62	5	12.1	58.1%	6 (9.7%)	49 (79.0%)	4 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	7.3	434^th of 458 public high schools	5.2%					(n/a)	2.1			11.8				$21,598	$1,720	$19,878
Foothills Regional High School	Public	9-12	2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B	Athens	30607	Clarke County	State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 795-2191	2,157	29	73.6	78.0%	933 (43.3%)	794 (36.8%)	282 (13.1%)	17 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	127 (5.9%)	42.4	225^th of 458 public high schools	50.9%		50.7	168^th of 442 public high schools	62.0%	57	33.5	13.5	33.3	36.4				$9,769	$303	$9,466
Oconee County High School	Public	9-12	2721 Hog Mountain Rd	Watkinsville	30677	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 769-6655	1,314	80	16.4	20.4%	1,056 (80.4%)	64 (4.9%)	86 (6.5%)	54 (4.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (3.9%)	90	20^th of 458 public high schools	95.6%		89.5	21^st of 442 public high schools	95.2%	1	73.2	77.0	66.8	79.3				$8,905	$137	$8,768
North Oconee High School	Public	9-12	1081 Rocky Branch Rd	Bogart	30622	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 769-7760	1,472	85	17.3	16.1%	1,128 (76.6%)	40 (2.7%)	118 (8.0%)	116 (7.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	66 (4.5%)	92.7	14^th of 458 public high schools	96.9%		94.5	6^th of 442 public high schools	98.6%	8	69.2	88.3	72.7	77.9				$8,500	$160	$8,339
Oglethorpe County High School	Public	9-12	749 Athens Rd	Lexington	30648	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8124	679	43	15.8	64.1%	404 (59.5%)	123 (18.1%)	101 (14.9%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.0%)	36.3	261^st of 458 public high schools	43.0%		48.3	186^th of 442 public high schools	57.9%	75	28.0	32.1	35.6	35.2				$9,614	$466	$9,147
Madison County High School	Public	9-12	600 Madison St	Danielsville	30633	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(706) 795-2197	1,486	94	15.8	61.7%	944 (63.5%)	192 (12.9%)	215 (14.5%)	55 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (5.3%)	49.9	189^th of 458 public high schools	58.7%		50.6	169^th of 442 public high schools	61.8%	20	46.8	30.9	45.6	32.3				$9,619	$283	$9,336
East Jackson Comprehensive High School	Public	8-12	1435 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 336-8900	1,353	89	15.1	65.1%	878 (64.9%)	101 (7.5%)	298 (22.0%)	15 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.5%)	50.4	183^rd of 458 public high schools	60.0%		52.6	159^th of 442 public high schools	64.0%	24	33.8	33.7	51.1	47.4	41.3	37.8	32.0	$9,489	$538	$8,951
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy	Public	9-12	1007 Austin Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	No	(678) 425-2903	943	58	16.2	49.1%	533 (56.5%)	108 (11.5%)	190 (20.1%)	61 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.2%)	84.7	34^th of 458 public high schools	92.6%					(n/a)	57.3	77.0	70.4	56.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Shoals High School

What district is Cedar Shoals High School in?

Clarke County

How many students attend Cedar Shoals High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,537 students attended Cedar Shoals High School.

What schools feed into Cedar Shoals High School?

Cedar Shoals High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barnett Shoals Elementary School
Elementary : Fowler Drive Elementary School
Elementary : Gaines Elementary School
Elementary : Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Elementary : Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
Elementary : Whit Davis Road Elementary School
Elementary : Winterville Elementary School
Middle : Coile Middle School
Middle : Hilsman Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Shoals High School?

Students at Cedar Shoals High School are 47% African American, 34% Hispanic, 13% White, 4% Two or more races.

Is Cedar Shoals High School a good school?

Cedar Shoals High School ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Georgia high schools.

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