District Overview
Headquartered at 1058 Fifth Avenue in Jonesboro, Georgia, Clayton County Public Schools serves as a primary educational pillar within a large suburban setting of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area. Operating as a fully active, traditional public school district, the system encompasses 67 operational schools offering a continuous educational pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district provides a cohesive, non-charter framework designed to support families across the region with robust academic programs, accessible resources, and modern facilities tailored to every stage of student development.

According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district educates a vibrant and diverse community of 51,055 students. Supporting this substantial student population is an expansive workforce of nearly 15,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 6,892 classroom teachers, 715 instructional aides, and more than 7,350 dedicated support personnel who ensure operational efficiency, student safety, and specialized learning assistance. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, Clayton County represents a significant suburban school system leveraging extensive human resources and structured grade offerings to drive equitable learning outcomes across its community.
67
Total Schools
51,055
Total Students
6,892.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton County
Demographic Student Count
White685
Hispanic12,747
Black34,360
Asian1,479
Two or More1,590
American Indian162
Pacific Islander32
  • Black
    34,360 (67.3%)
  • Hispanic
    12,747 (25.0%)
  • Two or More
    1,590 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    1,479 (2.9%)
  • White
    685 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    162 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    32 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Clayton County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary39
Middle15
High13
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:3 Charter Schools
Number of schools:67
Students:51,055*
Teachers (FTE):6,892.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in Clayton County
Found 68 Schools