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College Success Award
The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Clarke County School District
12,340 students | ATHENS, GA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 22 schools -
Jackson County School District
9,918 students | JEFFERSON, GA
Grades PK, K-12 | 11 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Athens
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September 09, 2025
It was a terrible experience and I had a Anxiety Attack every other day. The teachers were great, but the learning environment was not, I always felt sick inside and I fell behind in math and struggle... More
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Hilsman Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 02, 2025
I love the school and the teacher my daughter has had since being at Stroud.
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Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 13, 2025
I have had three homeschooled children start at Timothy Road Elementary at various points, and each time they were welcomed warmly and acclimated quickly. The community is kind, supportive, and... More
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Timothy Elementary School