Best Schools in Clayton County, GA
Clayton County, GA has 83 public schools (14 high, 18 middle, 46 elementary) serving 69,103 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Clayton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton County, GA
The top high schools in Clayton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elite Scholars Academy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 680 Students
2. Whitewater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students
3. Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
4. North Clayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1206 Students
5. Jonesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1535 Students
6. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1333 Students
7. Banneker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
8. Mount Zion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1239 Students
9. Forest Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1765 Students
10. Morrow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1980 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton County, GA
The top middle schools in Clayton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewater Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
2. M. D. Roberts Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 852 Students
3. Rex Mill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
4. Babb Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
5. Eddie White Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1438 Students
6. Adamson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
7. Morrow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
8. North Clayton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
9. Kendrick Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
10. Mcnair Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton County, GA
The top elementary schools in Clayton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Inman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students
2. Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
3. Unidos Dual Language School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
4. River's Edge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
5. Arnold Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
6. Oliver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
7. Fountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
8. Anderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
9. Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
10. William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 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
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Clayton County, GA
How many schools are in Clayton County, GA?
Clayton County, GA has 83 public schools: 14 high schools, 18 middle schools and 46 elementary schools, serving 69,103 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton County perform on state tests?
On average, 83 schools in Clayton County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Clayton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clayton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clayton County
8 places in Clayton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (1)
- Clayton County (66 schools)