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Clayton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 55 public elementary schools serving 36,365 students in Clayton County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Clayton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
66 Schools
1,849 Schools
# Students
52,335 Students
1,208,885 Students
# Teachers
3,213 Teachers
85,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Clayton County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
136 Students
2,440 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,651 Students
53,732 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
12,188 Students
211,892 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
18%
# Black Students
36,005 Students
441,535 Students
% Black Students
69%
37%
# White Students
822 Students
440,221 Students
% White Students
2%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
1,234 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,499 Students
57,626 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
936
45,542
# Students in K Grade:
3,537
120,743
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,554
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,722
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,875
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,855
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,923
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,002
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,202
133,256
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,394
133,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,977
5,572
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,082
5,277
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,993
4,073
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,283
3,529
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,586 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,635 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$711 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$661 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,586
$14,333
Spending / Student
$12,635
$13,458
Best Clayton County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elite Scholars School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 684 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Oriole Dr
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 479-2600
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 479-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
River's Edge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Northbridge Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-2340
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-2340
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1821 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
M. D. Roberts Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1905 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0100
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #66.
Babb Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Reynolds Rd
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3880
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3880
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #77.
Morrow Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6115 Reynolds Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2900
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6340 Highway 42
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 960-5750
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 960-5750
Grades: K-5
| 826 students
Rank: #99.
Adamson Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3187 Rex Rd
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 968-2925
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 968-2925
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1010.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5885 Maddox Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 675-8019
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 675-8019
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #1111.
Rex Mill Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6380 Evans Dr
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 960-6559
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 960-6559
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1212.
Kendrick Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7971 Kendrick Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 472-8400
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 472-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Michelle Obama Stem Elementary Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11808 Panhandle Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-2850
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
North Clayton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5517 W Fayetteville Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4025
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4025
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Cheryl Leigh Dr
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 994-4010
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 994-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Riverdale Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Roberts Dr
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 994-4045
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 994-4045
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Unidos Dual Language School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4475 Hendrix Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 361-3494
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 361-3494
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Jonesboro Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4331
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4331
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Lake Harbin Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2910
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2020.
Northcutt Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5451 W Fayetteville Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4020
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #2121.
West Clayton Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Riverdale Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4005
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4005
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2222.
Morrow Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5934 Trammell Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 473-2700
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 473-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #2323.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
93 Valley Hill Rd Sw
Riverdale, GA 30274
(678) 479-2654
Riverdale, GA 30274
(678) 479-2654
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lake City Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5354 Phillips Dr
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 362-3855
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 362-3855
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
James Jackson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Swint Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Highway 138 W
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2780
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #2828.
Mundys Mill Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Mundys Mill Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2880
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #2929.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Valley Hill Rd Sw
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 515-7524
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 515-7524
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5745 W Lees Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 991-4651
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 991-4651
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mount Zion Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2984 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 968-2935
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 968-2935
Grades: 3-5
| 534 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Eddie White Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11808 Panhandle Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-2441
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 1,503 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Pointe South Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8495 Thomas Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2890
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2890
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #3434.
Haynie Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1169 Morrow Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2905
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 968-2905
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10750 English Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-7669
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 472-7669
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
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