North Clayton High School

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North Clayton High School ranks 335 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

North Clayton High School is a public high school serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12 in College Park, Georgia, which is part of the Clayton County School District. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state and county averages, ranking in the bottom quarter of Georgia high schools over the past decade with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Clayton High School struggles academically, with only 17.7% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 42% statewide and 24.2% in the Clayton County district. The school also has a low 4-year graduation rate of 85.2%, well below the state average of over 90%. These academic challenges are compounded by the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 90%, indicating significant economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's struggles, its per-student spending, ranging from $7,145 to $8,851 in recent years, is below the state average.

When comparing North Clayton High School to nearby schools, both within the Clayton County district and outside, the performance gap is clear. Schools like Banneker High School and Fulton Leadership Academy significantly outperform North Clayton on metrics like test scores and graduation rates, suggesting that addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and implementing a multifaceted approach may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at North Clayton High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1525 Norman Dr
College Park, GA 30349

(770) 994-4035

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
335^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,145

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

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 1,206

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.0%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Asian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Clayton High School ranks worse than 73.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Clayton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Clayton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Clayton High School is $7,145. 10 high schools in the Clayton County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Clayton High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Clayton High School 335^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See North Clayton High School in the ranking list.)

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Clayton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	19.38	299^th	335	10.7%
2007	21.57	314^th	358	12.3%
2008	13.84	340^th	370	8.1%
2009	26.93	317^th	372	14.8%
2010	25.86	325^th	384	15.4%
2011	30.26	328^th	402	18.4%
2012	21.52	342^nd	396	13.6%
2013	26.17	349^th	425	17.9%
2014	20.14	377^th	425	11.3%
2015	20.85	352^nd	435	19.1%
2016	17.09	362^nd	426	15.0%
2017	18.46	348^th	420	17.1%
2018	21.10	341^st	428	20.3%
2019	17.98	361^st	438	17.6%
2021	16.83	352^nd	410	14.1%
2022	11.60	388^th	429	9.6%
2023	12.71	395^th	442	10.6%
2024	23.56	335^th	458	26.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Clayton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1233	1233
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	903	903
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	865	865
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	930	930
1994	23	880	47	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	958
1995	22	1072	66	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1167
1996	22	1072	66	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1167
1997	28	1080	69	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1185
1998	18	1161	69	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1253
1999	22	1101	77	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2000	21	1112	72	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2001	26	1198	80	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1327
2002	17	1340	71	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1470
2003	17	1340	71	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	1470
2004	15	1356	65	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1477
2005	8	1319	66	37	0	n/a	n/a	28	1458
2006	11	1428	67	29	0	n/a	n/a	33	1568
2007	6	1384	65	30	1	n/a	n/a	41	1527
2008	8	1410	59	43	1	n/a	n/a	43	1564
2009	6	1400	60	46	0	n/a	n/a	30	1542
2010	7	1170	66	52	3	2	23	0	1323
2011	5	1005	52	39	1	2	14	0	1118
2012	5	804	49	25	2	2	12	0	899
2013	3	750	45	33	4	2	11	0	848
2014	7	737	37	44	4	2	15	0	846
2015	7	793	22	46	3	1	14	0	886
2016	6	792	21	54	3	1	13	0	890
2017	6	780	23	53	1	1	12	0	876
2018	1	1017	28	85	0	0	11	0	1142
2019	3	1023	27	94	0	0	16	0	1163
2020	4	1005	21	120	0	0	8	0	1158
2021	2	1002	24	127	1	0	10	0	1166
2022	3	1059	21	128	2	0	21	0	1234
2023	6	1001	37	128	4	2	28	0	1206

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Clayton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1233	84.0	14.6	8.9
1991	903	71.0	12.7	12.3
1992	865	66.0	13.1	18.8
1993	930	56.0	16.6	24.7
1994	958	60.2	15.9	31.6
1995	1167	65.0	18.0	39.8
1996	1167	65.0	18.0	39.8
1997	1185	63.0	18.8	40.2
1998	1253	69.0	18.2	40.3
1999	1211	75.1	16.1	38.1
2000	1211	73.1	16.6	40.8
2001	1327	75.8	17.5	42.4
2002	1470	86.5	17.0	49.4
2003	1470	86.5	17.0	49.4
2004	1477	85.6	17.3	52
2005	1458	86.7	16.8	56.2
2006	1568	81.3	19.3	68.6
2007	1527	76.6	19.9	71.1
2008	1564	90.0	17.4	69.4
2009	1542	95.6	16.1	69.7
2010	1323	78.5	16.8	76.4
2011	1118	62.2	17.9	77.8
2012	899	53.5	16.8	81.5
2013	848	41.6	20.3	82.7
2014	846	43.5	19.4	99.6
2015	886	46.0	19.2	95.5
2016	890	42.0	21.1	99.6
2017	876	44.0	19.9	99.5
2018	1142	62.5	18.2	99.5
2019	1163	54.0	21.5	92.9
2020	1158	54.0	21.4	93
2021	1166	61.1	19.0	93
2022	1234	59.2	20.8	n/a
2023	1206	63.2	19.0	90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Clayton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1233	84.0	14.6	8.9
1991	903	71.0	12.7	12.3
1992	865	66.0	13.1	18.8
1993	930	56.0	16.6	24.7
1994	958	60.2	15.9	31.6
1995	1167	65.0	18.0	39.8
1996	1167	65.0	18.0	39.8
1997	1185	63.0	18.8	40.2
1998	1253	69.0	18.2	40.3
1999	1211	75.1	16.1	38.1
2000	1211	73.1	16.6	40.8
2001	1327	75.8	17.5	42.4
2002	1470	86.5	17.0	49.4
2003	1470	86.5	17.0	49.4
2004	1477	85.6	17.3	52
2005	1458	86.7	16.8	56.2
2006	1568	81.3	19.3	68.6
2007	1527	76.6	19.9	71.1
2008	1564	90.0	17.4	69.4
2009	1542	95.6	16.1	69.7
2010	1323	78.5	16.8	76.4
2011	1118	62.2	17.9	77.8
2012	899	53.5	16.8	81.5
2013	848	41.6	20.3	82.7
2014	846	43.5	19.4	99.6
2015	886	46.0	19.2	95.5
2016	890	42.0	21.1	99.6
2017	876	44.0	19.9	99.5
2018	1142	62.5	18.2	99.5
2019	1163	54.0	21.5	92.9
2020	1158	54.0	21.4	93
2021	1166	61.1	19.0	93
2022	1234	59.2	20.8	n/a
2023	1206	63.2	19.0	90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Clayton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$706 (8.0%)	$8,145 (92.0%)	$8,851
2018	$728 (8.8%)	$7,591 (91.3%)	$8,318
2019	$534 (7.5%)	$6,611 (92.5%)	$7,145

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Clayton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 361^st of 438 High schools	Ranks 395^th of 442 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (North Clayton High School)	16	15.1	0.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Clayton County)	29.4	21.8	7.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (North Clayton High School)	14.1	9.9	4.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Clayton County)	18.3	15.1	3.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (North Clayton High School)	17.7	12	5.7%
End of Course Biology (Clayton County)	28.6	23.3	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (North Clayton High School)	34.7	13.7	21%
End of Course United States History (Clayton County)	32.4	23.5	8.9%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1163	1206	3.7%
African American	1023	1001	2.2%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	27	37	37%
Hispanic	94	128	36.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	3	6	100%
Two or More Races	16	28	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	90.5%	2.4%

Schools Near North Clayton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	Fulton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4035	1,206	63	19.0	90.5%	6 (0.5%)	1,001 (83.0%)	128 (10.6%)	37 (3.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.3%)	23.6	335^th of 458 public high schools	26.9%		12.7	395^th of 442 public high schools	10.6%	60	17.7	9.3	28.8	34.5									$7,145	$534	$6,611
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	246	9	27.3	71.5%	1 (0.4%)	219 (89.0%)	22 (8.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	4.3	453^rd of 458 public high schools	1.1%		5	437^th of 442 public high schools	1.1%	16	2.6	0.0	3.2	1.4									$8,211	$125	$8,086
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	1,652	90	18.3	90.6%	26 (1.6%)	996 (60.3%)	550 (33.3%)	43 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	32 (1.9%)	21.4	349^th of 458 public high schools	23.8%		19.4	351^st of 442 public high schools	20.6%	2	20.8	17.9	22.7	29.1									$7,558	$621	$6,937
Hapeville Charter Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6045 Buffington Rd	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 766-0101	687	40	17.1	76.3%	5 (0.7%)	587 (85.4%)	79 (11.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	20	361^st of 458 public high schools	21.2%		25.7	312^th of 442 public high schools	29.4%	49	29.3	27.0	19.1	3.1									$10,293	$210	$10,232
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	160 Roberts Dr	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2905	1,333	74	17.9	90.5%	17 (1.3%)	974 (73.1%)	288 (21.6%)	30 (2.3%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.4%)	25.4	325^th of 458 public high schools	29.0%		27	305^th of 442 public high schools	31.0%	20	26.3	29.0	22.4	27.8									$8,009	$527	$7,482
Wellspring Living	Public	6-12	3965 Roosevelt Hwy	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 246-9998	10	2	5.0	70.0%	4 (40.0%)	4 (40.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(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	1,610	112	14.4	100.0%	10 (0.6%)	1,504 (93.4%)	60 (3.7%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.5%)	16.8	383^rd of 458 public high schools	16.4%		13.2	389^th of 442 public high schools	12.0%	6	15.4	25.6	19.9	18.1									$13,394	$1,364	$12,030
Forest Park High School	Public	9-12	5452 Phillips Dr	Forest Park	30297	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 362-3890	1,765	93	18.9	90.5%	40 (2.3%)	711 (40.3%)	870 (49.3%)	107 (6.1%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (1.8%)	24.2	328^th of 458 public high schools	28.4%		22.1	329^th of 442 public high schools	25.6%	1	27.7	22.9	25.5	20.2									$7,557	$570	$6,987
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	168	23	7.2	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	160 (95.2%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4.2	454^th of 458 public high schools	0.9%		4.7	439^th of 442 public high schools	0.7%	15	2.4	0.0	1.5	3.2	0.0	5.3	1.5	0.0	0.0	1.5	0.0	0.0	$45,343	$2,078	$43,265
Tri-Cities High School	Public	9-12	2575 Harris St	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8200	1,483	86	17.3	100.0%	13 (0.9%)	969 (65.3%)	470 (31.7%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.8%)	17.3	380^th of 458 public high schools	17.0%		12.8	393^rd of 442 public high schools	11.1%	13	20.4	16.3	21.3	18.8									$12,712	$445	$12,267

Frequently Asked Questions about North Clayton High School

How many students attend North Clayton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,206 students attended North Clayton High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Clayton High School?

Students at North Clayton High School are 83% African American, 11% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is North Clayton High School a good school?

North Clayton High School ranks 335^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

What district is North Clayton High School in?

Clayton County

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