Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is a fully Cognia accredited public county in Jonesboro, Georgia, USA. With more than 52,000 students, Clayton County Public Schools is one of the 100 largest school districts in the US and the fifth-largest in Georgia.
The system includes 39 elementary/primary schools (including a public charter), 17 middle schools (including a public charter), 12 secondary schools, one alternative education centre, one psychological education center, and one multi-purpose education center.
The number consists of five school-wide magnet schools, 12 magnet programs, a state-certified MINT program, a Cognia-certified MINT program (AdvancED), and two International Baccalaureate candidate schools. The school district is highly diversified with 90 different ethnicities and countries. Seventy-two (72) different languages are spoken, with Spanish and Vietnamese being the two main languages.
High Schools
Charles R. Drew High School was established in 2009. They offer medical sciences. The school mascot is the Titans
Elite Scholars Academy was established in 2009. They offer Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Early College, and Cambridge Assessment International Education. The school mascot is the Knights
Forest Park High School was established in 1962. They offer Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment. The school mascot is the Panthers
Jonesboro High School was established in 1963. They offer political leadership magnets. The school mascot is the cardinals
Lovejoy High School was established in 1989. They offer mathematics and computer science magnets. The school mascot is the Wildcats
Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts was established in 2015. They offer visual and performing arts magnets. The school mascot is the Stallions
Morrow High School was established in 1970. They offer science, technology, and mathematics magnets. The school mascot is the mustangs
Mount Zion High School was established in 1990. The school mascot is the Bulldogs
Mundy’s Mill High School was established in 2002. The school mascot is the Tigers
North Clayton High School was established in 1967. The school mascot is the Eagles
Perry Career Academy
Riverdale High School was established in 1977. The school mascot is the Raiders
Middle Schools
7 Pillars Career Academy
- Adamson Middle School
- Babb Middle School
- Eddie White 6-8 Academy
- Elite Scholars Academy
- Forest Park Middle School
- Jonesboro Middle School
- Kendrick Middle School
- M.D. Roberts Middle School
- Morrow Middle School
- Mundy’s Mill Middle School
- North Clayton Middle School
- Pointe South Middle School
- Rex Mill Middle School
- Riverdale Middle School
- Sequoyah Middle School
- Elementary Schools
Anderson Elementary School
Arnold Elementary School
Brown Elementary School
Callaway Elementary School
Church Street Elementary School
East Clayton Elementary School
Edmonds Elementary School
Fountain Elementary School
Harper Elementary School
Hawthrone Elementary School
Haynie Elementary School
Huie Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School
Kay Pace School of The Arts
Kemp Elementary School
Kemp Primary Pandas
Kilpatrick Elementary School
M.L. King Elementary School
Lake City Elementary School
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Lee Street Elementary School
Marshall Elementary School
McGarrah Elementary School
Morrow Elementary School
Mount Zion Elementary School
Mount Zion Primary
Northcutt Elementary School
Oliver Elementary School
Pointe South Elementary School
Riverdale Elementary School Rockets
River’s Edge Elementary School
Smith Elementary School
Suder Elementary School
Swint Elementary School
Tara Elementary School
Unidos Dual Language School
West Clayton Elementary School
Admission Requirements
More than 12,000 students speak a language other than English and more than 6,000 are counted as English learners. Children living with a parent or legal guardian resident within the Clayton School District can enroll for free in the district’s K12 schools. (230-fifth.com)
A family’s residence is defined as their primary, permanent and permanent residence for legal purposes. To enroll a child as a resident student, families must provide at least two (2) documents to prove their address is in the district.
Parents of children entering Kindergarten through Grade 12 must complete the linked Clayton Enrollment Form for their children and return the documents to the Clayton Administration Building School District at No 2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105. You must bring an original birth certificate and vaccination cards for full enrollment. A child is eligible if he or she turns five (5) years old before August 1st of the school year beginning in this calendar year.
Parents of children entering the District’s early childhood program at the Family Center will follow a separate enrollment process.
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, Clayton county schools are not conducting walk-in registration for K12 students at this time.
Proof of Residency:
Must include one of the following:
- Property deed in your name or recent mortgage statement
- Current lease/rental agreement (signed by landlord and tenant)
In addition, the school will need one of the following:
- Current gas or electric utility bill (name and address must be included)
- Occupancy permit which lists all the occupants of the residence
Regardless of the documents that may be available, simply owning or renting property within District boundaries does not establish residency; the primary criterion is the location of the family’s actual domicile.
The District may request additional proof or to employ other means to verify residency. Under Missouri law, misrepresenting residency is a misdemeanour. If a family’s residency status changes or is found to be inaccurately represented, the District may act to recover the cost of services provided.
Additional Forms:
If you are a current resident and have a change of address, you have to complete the Change of Address Form and return it to the School District of Clayton Administration Building located at No 2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105.
Additional ways to access the District’s schools include:
Clayton County Public Schools currently offers online registration for new and returning students for each school year.
Parents and guardians can begin the process on time before the registration closes.
The following documents will be needed to complete online registration:
♦ Proof of age
♦ Georgia immunization form 3231
♦ Georgia eye, ear, dental and BMI Form 330 (must be completed with 12 months before enrollment in a Georgia school)
♦ Student’s Social Security card or waiver
♦ Parent/legal guardian’s photo ID
♦ Custody/guardianship papers signed by a judge, if applicable
♦ Last report card showing promotion, if applicable
♦ Discipline history for middle and high school students
♦ Student’s transcript for all high school students
♦ Proof of residency which includes:
♦ If you rent: Must bring a current lease agreement and a current utility bill or connection receipt. The electricity bill must contain your name and current address and must not be older than 30 days.
♦ If you are the owner: You must bring your current mortgage statement or tax bill and a current follow-up or service receipt with you. Your electricity bill or receipt must contain your current name and address and must not be older than 30 days.
Tuition
In the Clayton County schools, you have to apply for a personal tuition program. There is a form to fill for application for enrollment where you’ll have to indicate all your personal information (Gender, D.O.B., current local address, home school, home district
You also need to check the following information if you meet the criteria for priority consideration for placement (all claims will be verified by the District):
o Sibling of currently enrolled student
o Grandchild of resident(s) of the District
o Child whose parent(s)/legal guardian works within the boundaries of the District; location of worksite must be situated within the geographic boundaries of the District.
Student Educational Information
Has this student ever attended a Clayton school before? Identify all schools previously attended, including those in other districts or private schools.
Does this student currently receive special education services or services outlined in an Individual Education Plan (IEP) such as:
Resource Room
Self-contained Classroom/Phase 2 Classroom Speech or Language Therapy
Has this student ever received the above services in the past?
Has this student ever been retained?
Does this student currently receive any other services such as Title 1 Services; Remedial Reading Services
Section 504 Accommodation Plan
Formal Gifted Program
HOME LANGUAGE
Is a language other than English spoken in the home?
Does the student speak a language other than English?
Does or has the student received ELL Services?
Tuition rates for the school year are:
Grades K-5: $16,250
Grades 6-12: $21,650
Rankings
Here, we will take a look at how Clayton county schools are ranked in Georgia rankings as well as Clayton County ranking. Their rankings include:
Conclusion
If you are planning on registering your child/children to this school, we hope this article has cleared your doubts and answer your questions. For more information, visit the Clayton county school’s website.
