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North Clayton High School

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North Clayton High School ranks 201 st of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

201^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 56% of Georgia high schools

Summary

North Clayton High School is a public high school serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12 in College Park, Georgia, which is part of the Clayton County School District. The school consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages on academic measures, with only 31.2% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 40.4% statewide and 24.9% in the district. North Clayton High School also has a slightly lower four-year graduation rate around 83-85% in recent years, below the state average.

North Clayton High School faces significant challenges, with over 90% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school also has relatively low spending per student, ranging from $7,145 to $8,851 in recent years, below the state average. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Forest Park High School, Riverdale High School, and Charles R. Drew High School, North Clayton High School underperforms on academic metrics like test scores and graduation rates, though these nearby schools also struggle compared to state averages.

The data also reveals stark disparities in educational outcomes between North Clayton High School and higher-performing schools in the neighboring Fulton County district, such as Banneker High School and Tri-Cities High School, which outperform North Clayton High School on academic measures despite serving similar demographics in terms of high poverty rates. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school resources, funding, and educational practices, play a significant role in shaping academic achievement.

1,124

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,140

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1525 Norman Dr
College Park, GA 30349

(770) 994-4035

District: Clayton County

Feeder schools for North Clayton High School:

Elementary:	Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School
	Northcutt Elementary School
	Oliver Elementary School
	West Clayton Elementary School
Middle:	North Clayton Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.3%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Asian:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Clayton County

✓Above the Georgia median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 20% Georgia)

!Biology scores 17 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg26%

Georgia avg42%

201^st of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 36 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 13High Schools in the Clayton County

173^rd of 206Clayton County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	201 of 452	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	23.6	335 of 458	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.7	395 of 442	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.6	388 of 429	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	16.8	352 of 410	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.0	361 of 438	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.1	341 of 428	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.5	348 of 420	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	17.1	362 of 426	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.9	352 of 435	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	20.1	377 of 425	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.2	349 of 425	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.5	342 of 396	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	30.3	328 of 402	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	25.9	325 of 384	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	26.9	317 of 372	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	13.8	340 of 370	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	21.6	314 of 358	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	19.4	299 of 335	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History50%+12 vs state

Algebra I44%~ state avg

American Literature and Composition31%-9 vs state

Biology28%-17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Clayton High School	Public	9-12	1525 Norman Dr	College Park	30349	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4035	1,124	64	17.5	100.0%	4 (0.4%)	936 (83.3%)	129 (11.5%)	26 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.2%)	44.7	201^st of 452 public high schools	55.5%		23.6	335^th of 458 public high schools	26.9%	134	31.2	43.7	27.5	50.2									$14,140	$1,449	$12,691
Skyview High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5134 Old National Hwy	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 418-8812	346	11	32.9	88.4%	0 (0.0%)	314 (90.8%)	25 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	3.7	450^th of 452 public high schools	0.4%		4.3	453^rd of 458 public high schools	1.1%	3	1.4	0.0	2.1	0.8									$11,982	$725	$11,257
Charles R. Drew High School	Public	9-12	6237 Garden Walk Blvd	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2700	1,708	96	17.7	100.0%	15 (0.9%)	978 (57.3%)	642 (37.6%)	34 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (2.1%)	27.8	313^th of 452 public high schools	30.8%		21.4	349^th of 458 public high schools	23.8%	36	23.3	14.3	22.0	45.9									$13,751	$1,366	$12,385
Promise Career Institute School	Public	9-12	3605 Main Street	College Park	30337	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(470) 254-8043	247	23	10.6	76.9%	1 (0.4%)	218 (88.3%)	20 (8.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)
Hapeville Charter Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6045 Buffington Rd	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 766-0101	638	39	16.3	99.8%	2 (0.3%)	569 (89.2%)	53 (8.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	16	383^rd of 452 public high schools	15.3%		20	361^st of 458 public high schools	21.2%	22	19.3	27.6	23.2	2.4									$13,075	$571	$12,504
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	160 Roberts Dr	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2905	1,359	70	19.4	100.0%	15 (1.1%)	973 (71.6%)	303 (22.3%)	31 (2.3%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (2.3%)	25.9	325^th of 452 public high schools	28.1%		25.4	325^th of 458 public high schools	29.0%		22.3	23.9	27.8	31.8									$13,595	$1,547	$12,049
Wellspring Living	Public	6-12	3965 Roosevelt Hwy	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 246-9998	6	1	12.0		0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Banneker High School	Public	9-12	6015 Feldwood Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3410	1,695	125	13.5	100.0%	7 (0.4%)	1,541 (90.9%)	104 (6.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (2.0%)	22.5	344^th of 452 public high schools	23.9%		16.8	383^rd of 458 public high schools	16.4%	39	21.6	27.3	23.3	26.6									$18,662	$1,246	$17,416
Forest Park High School	Public	9-12	5452 Phillips Dr	Forest Park	30297	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 362-3890	1,711	99	17.2	100.0%	39 (2.3%)	642 (37.5%)	898 (52.5%)	85 (5.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (2.6%)	24.3	336^th of 452 public high schools	25.7%		24.2	328^th of 458 public high schools	28.4%	8	26.0	18.8	20.5	30.9									$13,791	$1,403	$12,389
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy	Public	6-12	2930 Forrest Hills Dr SW	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6950	147	37	3.9	100.0%	1 (0.7%)	141 (95.9%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3.6	451^st of 452 public high schools	0.2%		4.2	454^th of 458 public high schools	0.9%	3	0.0	0.0	2.1	0.0	0.0	2.3	2.0	0.0	2.3	0.0	0.0	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about North Clayton High School

What district is North Clayton High School in?

Clayton County

How many students attend North Clayton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,124 students attended North Clayton High School.

What schools feed into North Clayton High School?

North Clayton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School
Elementary : Northcutt Elementary School
Elementary : Oliver Elementary School
Elementary : West Clayton Elementary School
Middle : North Clayton Middle School

Is North Clayton High School a good school?

North Clayton High School ranks 201^st of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Clayton High School?

Students at North Clayton High School are 83% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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