151 E Broad St
Athens, GA 30601

Don't come to this dirty ratty school

Overall I have had a good experience with Clarke Central. Many wonderful teachers who take a real interest, plenty of opportunities and extra curricular activities. I get the impression that student violence is on the “more common” side but I can say first hand that it’s not hard for a student to stay out of all that. I will say the schedule leaves little wiggle room, 5 minutes between classes on a sprawling campus, 20 minute lunches (and the kids who have the last lunch are so often out of luck- I mean I have been sent photos of food that is inedible! So one of my sons often takes lunch with him) and I can only speak for my own kids when I say candidly- they refuse to use the bathrooms while at school, and are practically afraid of bathrooms. I suppose a lot of shady nonsense goes on and besides they don’t have a lot of time for it. There was one egregious clerical error, resulting in some real problems for a day (my child was disenrolled and all saved schoolwork on his student account was gone) thankfully I had the day off and was able to track down the proof that this was an error on their side and not mine. I was lied to and never apologized to but it was cleared up and his work was restored so “no harm no foul”. Again though, on the whole I’ve really appreciated specific teachers and the attempts at community engagement.

Barrow is an amazing school The staff is so kind, and they love their students! We are grateful to be a part of such a wonderful school community.