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Utopian Academy for the Arts High School

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Utopian Academy for the Arts High School ranks 300 th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

300^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 34% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Utopian Academy for the Arts High School is a small arts-focused high school in Morrow, GA, serving 291 students in grades 9-12 within the Clayton County School District. The school stands out most for its perfect 100% graduation rate for 2024-2025—well above the district's 86.3% and the state's 87.2%—and for keeping students engaged, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.8% that is less than half of every traditional high school in the district (which range from 40-50%). This is a school that clearly excels at getting students across the finish line, even though standardized test scores trail state averages.

Academically, the picture is one of promising momentum. Between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, Algebra I proficiency more than doubled (from 9.2% to 19.2%), and U.S. History proficiency nearly tripled (from 12.8% to 35.2%). Biology is a consistent bright spot, with 32.4% proficiency in the latest cycle—exceeding the district average of 29.6% and beating nearby Morrow High School (24.5%), Forest Park High School (28.0%), and Riverdale High School (28.9%). The school also shows a notable strength in serving its African American students, ranking in the 56th percentile statewide for that subgroup—far better than its overall 34th percentile ranking.

Compared to its arts-focused peer, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts, Utopian Academy trails significantly on test scores (e.g., 19.2% vs. 65.1% in Algebra I), though both share 100% graduation rates. The school's student-teacher ratio has improved dramatically to 12.1—the lowest among nearby schools—suggesting students now benefit from more individualized attention. While the school remains a 2-star institution, its combination of high graduation, low absenteeism, and recent academic gains makes it a compelling option for families prioritizing student support and completion.

291

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,831

Per pupil spending ?

77.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2299 Old Rex Marrow Road
Morrow, GA 30260

(470) 446-1070

District: Clayton County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.7%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Asian:

1.7%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2024 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (28% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Algebra I scores 29 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school28%

District avg29%

Georgia avg45%

300^th of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 9 pts since 2024

From bottom 25% (2024) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 13High Schools in the Clayton County

163^rd of 201Clayton 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
2026	27.6	300 of 455	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.7	342 of 451	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.9	339 of 454	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.5	166 of 376	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.6	228 of 391	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.5	201 of 382	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.5	157 of 384	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	23.8	321 of 431	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.4	367 of 438	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.5	313 of 435	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.6	309 of 433	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.0	280 of 436	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	25.7	323 of 442	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.3	351 of 436	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.3	224 of 436	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	37.6	201 of 347	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.9	285 of 344	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)56th percentile+22 vs school

Special Education (2025)42nd percentile+18 vs school

Male (2026)36th percentile~ school

Female (2026)26th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

United States History35%-3 vs state

Biology32%-15 vs state

Algebra I19%-29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Utopian Academy for the Arts High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2299 Old Rex Marrow Road	Morrow	30260	Clayton County	Clayton County	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(470) 446-1070	291	24	12.1	77.7%	2 (0.7%)	261 (89.7%)	17 (5.8%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	27.6	300^th of 455 public high schools	34.1%		22.7	342^nd of 451 public high schools	24.2%	42	19.2	32.4	35.2						$17,831	$53	$17,778
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%)	23.4	334^th of 455 public high schools	26.6%		24.3	335^th of 451 public high schools	25.7%	1	33.7	28.0	22.6						$13,791	$1,403	$12,389
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts	Public	9-12	2580 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2785	494	35	14.1	100.0%	6 (1.2%)	387 (78.3%)	71 (14.4%)	16 (3.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	74.9	54^th of 455 public high schools	88.1%		77.5	56^th of 451 public high schools	87.6%	2	65.1	61.3	56.8						$16,950	$1,124	$15,826
Mount Zion High School	Public	9-12	2535 Mount Zion Pkwy	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2940	1,232	68	18.1	100.0%	17 (1.4%)	833 (67.6%)	319 (25.9%)	39 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.7%)	41.7	211^th of 455 public high schools	53.6%		19.9	356^th of 451 public high schools	21.1%	145	42.1	41.2	35.5						$14,527	$1,629	$12,898
Morrow High School	Public	9-12	4930 Steele Road	Ellenwood	30294	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-3241	2,077	104	19.9	100.0%	19 (0.9%)	1,390 (66.9%)	466 (22.4%)	151 (7.3%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	46 (2.2%)	16.4	383^rd of 455 public high schools	15.8%		19.6	361^st of 451 public high schools	20.0%	22	22.1	24.5	18.5						$12,665	$1,229	$11,436
Elite Scholars Academy School	Public	6-12	7923 Fielder Rd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-2823	757	40	18.9	100.0%	8 (1.1%)	478 (63.1%)	127 (16.8%)	109 (14.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.2%)	93.7	7^th of 455 public high schools	98.5%		95.2	6^th of 451 public high schools	98.7%	1	97.3	91.9		96.6	96.8	94.5	94.5	96.3	$14,505	$1,023	$13,482
Jonesboro High School	Public	9-12	7728 Mount Zion Blvd	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2855	1,630	77	21.1	100.0%	51 (3.1%)	1,134 (69.6%)	363 (22.3%)	27 (1.7%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (2.9%)	31.1	278^th of 455 public high schools	38.9%		34.2	274^th of 451 public high schools	39.2%	4	31.7	37.2	29.4						$13,002	$1,298	$11,704
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%)	29.8	287^th of 455 public high schools	36.9%		27.8	312^th of 451 public high schools	30.8%	25	21.1	30.3	39.5						$13,751	$1,366	$12,385
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for	Public	6-12	137 Spring St	Jonesboro	30236	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 515-7601	887	66	13.4	100.0%	14 (1.6%)	590 (66.5%)	242 (27.3%)	13 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.8%)	4	445^th of 455 public high schools	2.2%		4.3	443^rd of 451 public high schools	1.8%	2	2.2	3.4	3.5
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%)	19.1	361^st of 455 public high schools	20.7%		25.9	324^th of 451 public high schools	28.2%	37	26.1	28.9	18.2						$13,595	$1,547	$12,049

Frequently Asked Questions about Utopian Academy for the Arts High School

Is Utopian Academy for the Arts High School a good school?

Utopian Academy for the Arts High School ranks 300^th of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Utopian Academy for the Arts High School?

Students at Utopian Academy for the Arts High School are 90% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Utopian Academy for the Arts High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 291 students attended Utopian Academy for the Arts High School.

What district is Utopian Academy for the Arts High School in?

Clayton County

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