Summary:
The 15 schools in the 30236 zip code area of Clayton County serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. While the district as a whole is ranked 168 out of 203 in Georgia and has a 1-star rating, there are some standout schools that excel in the area.
The top-performing school is Elite Scholars Academy School, a high school that consistently ranks in the top 10 in Georgia and has a 5-star rating. It boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and exceptional test scores, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better on the Milestones Assessments. Another high-performing school is Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts, which also has a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 30 high schools in the state. In contrast, some of the lower-performing schools in the area include Jonesboro High School, Mount Zion High School, Jonesboro Middle School, and Perry Career Academy, all of which have 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
The data also reveals significant variations in key metrics across the schools, such as graduation rates ranging from 46.8% at Perry Career Academy to 100% at both Elite Scholars Academy School and Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts, and test scores that vary widely, with the percentage of students scoring proficient or better on the Milestones Assessments ranging from 6.9% at Perry Career Academy to 89.1% at Elite Scholars Academy School. These disparities highlight the need for more equitable distribution of resources and support to ensure all students in the 30236 zip code area have access to a high-quality education.
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