For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 11,457 students in Clayton County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clayton County, GA are Elite Scholars Academy School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts and Jonesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Clayton County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elite Scholars Academy School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clayton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Roberts Dr
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2905
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2905
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Forest Park High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5452 Phillips Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3890
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3890
Gr: 9-12 | 1,711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Mundy's Mill High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9652 Fayetteville Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 817-3000
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 817-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Mount Zion High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2940
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Charles R. Drew High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6237 Garden Walk Blvd
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2700
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,708 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Gr: 6-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clayton County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clayton County, GA include Elite Scholars Academy School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts and Jonesboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clayton County?
10 public high schools are located in Clayton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clayton County include: Mount Zion High School vs. Jonesboro High School, Forest Park High School vs. Jonesboro High School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts vs. Elite Scholars Academy School
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