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North Clayton High School
High School · Clayton County · College Park, GA
A Clayton County high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1525 Norman Dr, College Park, GA 30349
- Math 9% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Clayton High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Clayton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,731/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (College Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,732
Median home value
$236,800
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Cyber Academy (virtual)Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 9,762 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Skyview High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Upper Room Ministries Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 2.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #51 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Clayton High School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Clayton High School
North Clayton High School is a public high school in College Park, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 1,174 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,120 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Clayton High School
What grades does North Clayton High School serve?
North Clayton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Clayton High School?
North Clayton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Clayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Clayton High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Clayton High School rank in GA?
North Clayton High School ranks #2,120 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is North Clayton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Clayton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Clayton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Clayton High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Clayton High School a charter school?
No, North Clayton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Clayton High School a Title I school?
No, North Clayton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Clayton High School?
90.7% of students at North Clayton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (770) 994-4035
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30349)
- 78,597
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30349; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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