For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,767 students in Clayton County, GA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Clayton County, GA are Dubois Integrity Academy and 7 Pillars Career 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 42% 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 (2025-26)
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 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
7 Pillars Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4234 Hendrix Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(770) 954-5306
Forest Park, GA 30297
(770) 954-5306
Gr: 6-10 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Sankofa Montessori
Charter School
5881 Phillips Drive
Forest Park, GA 30297
(470) 502-4921
Forest Park, GA 30297
(470) 502-4921
Gr: K-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 and 7 Pillars Career 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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