Clayton County Schools & Education
Clayton County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
73.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
73.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,431
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
13/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#154
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clayton County
Measured School Summary
Clayton County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 73.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,431 per pupil, Clayton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 73% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 15.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clayton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
71 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
13/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #154 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
73.0%
15.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,431
$974 below the state average
School coverage
71
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clayton County has 71 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Clayton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Clayton County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 67 of 71 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#154
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 37 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Clayton County
Elementary to high school visible
52,186 students
67 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy
Other grade structure
8,876 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
State Charter Schools- Dubois Integrity Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
1,320 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter
Middle school only in this slice
390 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Clayton County is the largest listed district slice, with 67 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clayton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clayton County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clayton County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Massive Metro Atlanta Infrastructure
Clayton County is an educational powerhouse with 71 public schools serving 62,793 students. The system includes 40 elementary, 16 middle, and 12 high schools, plus several specialized centers. This scale makes it one of the largest school systems in the state of Georgia.
Digital Innovators and Local Districts
The Clayton County district serves 52,186 students across 67 schools, but the area is also home to the Georgia Cyber Academy. This single charter school serves a massive 8,876 students, representing a major share of the county's educational landscape. In total, 6 charter schools operate here, providing diverse options for local families.
Suburban Life and Large Campus Cultures
Education here is almost entirely suburban, with 69 schools located in suburb settings and an average size of 884 students. Lovejoy High School is the largest traditional campus with 2,136 students, though the virtual Georgia Cyber Academy is the largest overall. Families should expect a busy, active suburban school environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
71
in Clayton County
Reported Enrollment
62,793
71 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
6
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Clayton County
Clayton County
GuideState Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy
GuideState Charter Schools- Dubois Integrity Academy
State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter
71 Public Schools in Clayton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 71 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Cyber Academy | Profile | State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy | Atlanta, 30349Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 8,876 |
| Lovejoy High School | Profile | Clayton County | Hampton, 30228Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,136 |
| Morrow High School | Profile | Clayton County | Morrow, 30260Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,980 |
| Forest Park High School | Profile | Clayton County | Forest Park, 30297Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,765 |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Profile | Clayton County | Riverdale, 30274Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,652 |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Profile | Clayton County | Jonesboro, 30238Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,629 |
| Jonesboro High School | Profile | Clayton County | Jonesboro, 30236Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,535 |
| Eddie White Middle School | Profile | Clayton County | Hampton, 30228Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,438 |
| Riverdale High School | Profile | Clayton County | Riverdale, 30274Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,333 |
| Dubois Integrity Academy | Profile | State Charter Schools- Dubois Integrity Academy | Riverdale, 30274Suburb: Large | KG–7 | Charter | 1,320 |
| Mount Zion High School | Profile | Clayton County | Jonesboro, 30236Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,239 |
| North Clayton High School | Profile | Clayton County | College Park, 30349Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,206 |
| Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy | Profile | Clayton County | Hampton, 30228Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 1,019 |
| Rex Mill Middle School | Profile | Clayton County | Rex, 30273Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 974 |
| Jonesboro Middle School | Profile | Clayton County | Jonesboro, 30236Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 951 |
| Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for | Record | Clayton County | Jonesboro, 30236Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 925 |
| Babb Middle School | Record | Clayton County | Forest Park, 30297Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 888 |
| M. D. Roberts Middle School | Record | Clayton County | Jonesboro, 30236Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 852 |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Record | Clayton County | Riverdale, 30274Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 842 |
| Hawthorne Elementary School | Record | Clayton County | Hampton, 30228Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 821 |
Georgia Cyber Academy
State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy
Atlanta, 30349 / Suburb: Large
Lovejoy High School
Clayton County
Hampton, 30228 / Suburb: Large
Morrow High School
Clayton County
Morrow, 30260 / Suburb: Large
Forest Park High School
Clayton County
Forest Park, 30297 / Suburb: Large
Charles R. Drew High School
Clayton County
Riverdale, 30274 / Suburb: Large
Mundy's Mill High School
Clayton County
Jonesboro, 30238 / Suburb: Large
Jonesboro High School
Clayton County
Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large
Eddie White Middle School
Clayton County
Hampton, 30228 / Rural: Fringe
Riverdale High School
Clayton County
Riverdale, 30274 / Suburb: Large
Dubois Integrity Academy
State Charter Schools- Dubois Integrity Academy
Riverdale, 30274 / Suburb: Large
Mount Zion High School
Clayton County
Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large
North Clayton High School
Clayton County
College Park, 30349 / Suburb: Large
Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy
Clayton County
Hampton, 30228 / Rural: Fringe
Rex Mill Middle School
Clayton County
Rex, 30273 / Suburb: Large
Jonesboro Middle School
Clayton County
Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
Clayton County
Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large
M. D. Roberts Middle School
Clayton County
Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large
Hawthorne Elementary School
Clayton County
Hampton, 30228 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,431
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Clayton County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clayton County, Georgia?
Clayton County is an educational powerhouse with 71 public schools serving 62,793 students. The system includes 40 elementary, 16 middle, and 12 high schools, plus several specialized centers. This scale makes it one of the largest school systems in the state of Georgia.
What are the major school districts in Clayton County, Georgia?
The Clayton County district serves 52,186 students across 67 schools, but the area is also home to the Georgia Cyber Academy. This single charter school serves a massive 8,876 students, representing a major share of the county's educational landscape. In total, 6 charter schools operate here, providing diverse options for local families.
What is the school experience like in Clayton County?
Education here is almost entirely suburban, with 69 schools located in suburb settings and an average size of 884 students. Lovejoy High School is the largest traditional campus with 2,136 students, though the virtual Georgia Cyber Academy is the largest overall. Families should expect a busy, active suburban school environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.