Elementary Schools in Clayton County

The 39 elementary schools located in Clayton County, Georgia serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, with a mix of public and public charter schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools, with a few standout institutions demonstrating strong proficiency rates and statewide rankings, while many others struggle to meet state averages.

Among the top-performing schools are Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts, which consistently ranks in the top 50% of Georgia elementary schools, as well as Oliver Elementary School and Arnold Elementary School, which also perform well above the county and state averages. In contrast, several schools, including River's Edge Elementary School and Lake City Elementary School, demonstrate higher-than-average proficiency rates and rankings compared to the rest of the district.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student proficiency rates, with the top-performing schools having rates over 40% and the lowest-performing schools under 10%. Additionally, the schools with the highest rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest academic proficiency, highlighting the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. While the relationship between per-student spending and academic outcomes is not entirely clear, the schools with the highest spending generally perform better, suggesting that adequate funding may be an important factor in supporting student success.