Summary:
The 15 schools in the 30236 zip code area of Jonesboro, Georgia serve students from elementary through high school, and are part of the Clayton County school district, which is ranked 157 out of 193 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.
A few schools stand out in this area, including Elite Scholars Academy School, a high school that ranks 2nd out of 451 high schools in Georgia and earns a 5-star rating, with exceptional test scores and a 100% four-year graduation rate. Another high-performing school is Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts, which ranks 54th out of 451 high schools and has a 100% graduation rate. At the middle school level, M.D. Roberts Middle School is the highest-ranked, earning a 3-star rating and significantly outperforming the other middle schools on test scores. For elementary schools, Kay R. Pace Elementary School of the Arts stands out with strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes across the schools in this area. Graduation rates range from 46.8% at Perry Career Academy to 100% at Elite Scholars Academy and Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts. Test scores also vary widely, with the top-performing schools far outpacing the lower-performing ones. Additionally, all schools in the area have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
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