Best Schools in Clayton County, GA
Clayton County, GA has a total of 78 schools including 17 high schools, 16 middle schools and 44 elementary schools. A total of 63,002 students attend Clayton County, GA schools. On average, schools in Clayton County score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clayton County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Clayton County, GA
Clayton County, GA has 17 high schools with 16,820 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Clayton County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clayton County meet expectations.
1. Elite Scholars Academy School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 680 Students
2. Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
3. Morrow High School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
4. Mount Zion High School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
5. Jonesboro High School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1535 Students
6. Mundy's Mill High School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
7. Forest Park High School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1765 Students
8. Charles R. Drew High School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
9. Riverdale High School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students
10. North Clayton High School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton County, GA
Clayton County, GA has 16 middle schools with 12,233 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Clayton County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clayton County meet expectations.
1. M. D. Roberts Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 852 Students
2. Rex Mill Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
3. Babb Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
4. Kendrick Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
5. Adamson Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
6. Morrow Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
7. Eddie White Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1438 Students
8. Jonesboro Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
9. Utopian Academy For The Arts Charter School
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State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy For The Arts Charter • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
10. Mundys Mill Middle School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton County, GA
Clayton County, GA has 44 elementary schools with 25,073 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Clayton County score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clayton County meet expectations.
1. Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts
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Clayton County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students
2. Callaway Elementary School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
3. River's Edge Elementary School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
4. Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 781 Students
5. William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
6. Unidos Dual Language School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
7. Arnold Elementary School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
8. Swint Elementary School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
9. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 793 Students
10. Oliver Elementary School
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Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton County, GA has a total population of 297,595 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clayton County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clayton County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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