Clayton County

Clayton County Schools serves approximately 49,457 students across 67 schools in a suburban Georgia location, operating with 3,382 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district experienced a 5.5% enrollment decline from the prior year, reflecting broader demographic shifts in the region.

Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps compared to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 20.6% versus the state average of 38.7%, while reading proficiency reaches 24.6% against a state average of 36.7%. The graduation rate of 83.0% trails the state average of 90.9%, with a dropout rate of 4.5%. Chronic absenteeism at 28.2% represents a notable challenge affecting student engagement and outcomes.

The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population at 87.0%, with 25.0% Hispanic students, 67.3% Black students, and 15.0% English learners. Approximately 10.9% of students receive special education services.

Operating with a $711.0 million total budget, Clayton County Schools relies on a diversified revenue structure: 49.4% from state sources, 33.4% from local revenue, and 17.1% from federal funding. Per-pupil spending of $12,552.79 falls slightly below the state average of $13,122, suggesting constrained resources relative to student needs and state benchmarks. The combination of declining enrollment, below-average academic performance, and high economic disadvantage presents ongoing operational and instructional challenges for the district.