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Clayton County Public Schools

Clayton County, Georgia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

71

public schools

Total Enrollment

62,793

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Clayton County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Georgia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Clayton County has 4 district entries. Clayton County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 67 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 12 listed communities. Jonesboro has the most listed schools, with 22 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 40 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 6 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 6 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

15 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

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

Elementary40
Middle16
High12
Other3

4 School Districts in Clayton County

Clayton County

67 schools
52,186 students

State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy

1 school
8,876 students

State Charter Schools- Dubois Integrity Academy

1 school
1,320 students

State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter

1 school
390 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 71 matching schools

Georgia Cyber Academy

State Charter Schools- Georgia Cyber Academy

Atlanta, 30349 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual8,876 students

Lovejoy High School

Clayton County

Hampton, 30228 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,136 students

Morrow High School

Clayton County

Morrow, 30260 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,980 students

Forest Park High School

Clayton County

Forest Park, 30297 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,765 students

Charles R. Drew High School

Clayton County

Riverdale, 30274 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,652 students

Mundy's Mill High School

Clayton County

Jonesboro, 30238 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,629 students

Jonesboro High School

Clayton County

Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,535 students

Eddie White Middle School

Clayton County

Hampton, 30228 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,438 students

Riverdale High School

Clayton County

Riverdale, 30274 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,333 students

Dubois Integrity Academy

State Charter Schools- Dubois Integrity Academy

Riverdale, 30274 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–7Charter1,320 students

Mount Zion High School

Clayton County

Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,239 students

North Clayton High School

Clayton County

College Park, 30349 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,206 students

Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy

Clayton County

Hampton, 30228 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,019 students

Rex Mill Middle School

Clayton County

Rex, 30273 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle974 students

Jonesboro Middle School

Clayton County

Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle951 students

Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for

Clayton County

Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High925 students

Babb Middle School

Clayton County

Forest Park, 30297 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle888 students

M. D. Roberts Middle School

Clayton County

Jonesboro, 30236 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle852 students

Sequoyah Middle School

Clayton County

Riverdale, 30274 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle842 students

Hawthorne Elementary School

Clayton County

Hampton, 30228 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary821 students

Clayton County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Clayton County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Georgia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Clayton County public school directory?

The directory lists 71 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Clayton County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Clayton County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Clayton County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 15 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Clayton County?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Clayton County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Clayton County Education OverviewCounty school score: 13/100

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.