Schools in Clayton County

About schools in Clayton County

A sprawling suburban county south of Atlanta, Clayton serves a large, diverse population across 63 ranked public schools in two districts. Most schools here score below the state median, but the county's standout exceptions are genuinely exceptional — Elite Scholars Academy in Jonesboro ranks at the 100th percentile statewide, and Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts reaches the 91st. With only two schools in the top quartile, families seeking strong academics will want to pay close attention to school-specific data rather than relying on district reputation alone, making Clayton a county where targeted research pays off.