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Elementary Schools

Clayton Elementary School

Cherokee County · Cherokee County · 221 Upper Burris Rd, Canton, GA 30114.0

(770)721-5860

8/10
#261
Rank 261 out of 1,259
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #373 · 70th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #184 · 85th percentile
Science8/10 · #257 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Clayton Elementary sits in Canton, one of Cherokee County's more established neighborhoods where you get that small-town Georgia feel with easy access to the broader Atlanta metro. The school punches particularly well in math and science, making it a solid fit for families who want strong STEM foundations without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some of the county's higher-profile schools. It's the kind of place where community ties run deep, and parents looking to put down roots in a growing but still grounded part of North Georgia will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

145 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
118 (81%)
Hispanic
19 (13%)
Other
8 (6%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (48%)
Students with Disabilities21 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

573
Enrollment
24.29
Teachers (FTE)
23.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1108 · 13th percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.