For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,767 students in Clayton County, GA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Clayton County, GA is Dubois Integrity Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Clayton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dubois Integrity Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6479 Church St
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 629-1534
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 629-1534
Gr: K-8 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sankofa Montessori
Charter School
5881 Phillips Drive
Forest Park, GA 30297
(470) 713-8930
Forest Park, GA 30297
(470) 713-8930
Gr: K-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Clayton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clayton County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1098 5th Ave
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Clayton County Open Campuscareer Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Flint River School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9540 Tara Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
4475 Hendrix Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3835
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3835
Gr: 5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
South Metro Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5277 Ash Street
Forest Park, GA 30050
(404) 362-2000
Forest Park, GA 30050
(404) 362-2000
South Metro Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5277 Ash St
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-2000
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-2000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Clayton County, GA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clayton County, GA include Dubois Integrity Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Clayton County?
3 public charter schools are located in Clayton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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