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Clayton County Public Schools, Georgia
| Clayton County Public Schools |
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| Clayton County, Georgia |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Anthony W. Smith |
| # of school board members: 9 |
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Clayton County Public Schools is a school district in Georgia.
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Superintendent
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Anthony W. Smith is the superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools. He was appointed on December 5, 2022. His previous career experience includes working in the district as the Deputy Superintendent of Governmental Relations, Partnerships, and Operations.[1]
Past superintendents
- Morcease J. Beasley was the superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools from his appointment in May 8, 2017 and until his resignation on June 30, 2023. Beasley's previous career experience includes working as the district's chief school improvement officer, a high school mathematics teacher, and a high school principal.[2][3]
- Luvenia W. Jackson was the superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools from 2012 to 2017. Jackson's previous career experience included working in the district as the interim superintendent and as a special education teacher.[4]
School board
The Clayton County Public Schools school board consists of nine members elected by district to four-year terms.[5]
Elections
Members of the Clayton County Public Schools school board are elected to four-year terms. Four or five seats are up for election on a staggered basis in even-numbered years.
Five seats on the board were up for general election on November 5, 2024. A primary was scheduled for May 21, 2024. A runoff election was scheduled for December 3, 2024.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Clayton County Public Schools school board maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[6]
The Clayton County Board of Education welcomes public participation and will hear any interested individual pursuant to the guidelines outlined in this policy. Therefore, at the beginning of each regular monthly business meeting, a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) minutes will be devoted to concerns presented by the public. Before appearing before the Board, the public is urged to seek solutions to their concerns through administrative channels. If there are no members of the public wishing to address the Board, the Board may continue with its meeting.
The following rules shall govern speakers who address the Board:
- 1. Members of the public wishing to speak must call the Board secretary before 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting and provide their name, address and topic on which they wish to speak. If remaining slots are available after 4:30 p.m., members of the public may sign up to speak in the lobby up to fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the meeting. If applicable, the individual will also provide the organization, association, or school with which they are affiliated. NOTE: Members of the public will not be allowed to discuss individual personnel issues or confidential student matters.
- 2. Up to ten (10) speakers will be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes each at Regular Meetings. For Special Board Meetings, excluding Work Sessions, speakers will be allowed to speak for three (3) minutes each. Speakers are asked to strictly adhere to time allocated. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board Chair person shall have the discretion to limit the length of time for the individual comments and the number of individuals speaking for or against a specific issue.
- 3. Speakers must identify themselves and topic(s) before speaking.
- 4. Speakers may provide ten (10) written copies of their concern to the Board.
- 5. Groups are asked to designate a single spokesperson.
- 6. Board members will not respond to comments from speakers. The Board Chair person may respond as appropriate and, for example, direct speakers to the Superintendent. Issues requiring possible action by the Board may be added to a future agenda. Issues that may need to be addressed by the administration will be duly noted.
- 7. Abusive language and/or personal attacks will not be permitted and shall promptly be ruled out of order by the Board Chair person.
- 8. Individuals addressing the Board must at all times adhere to the Civility Policy and other rules as may be necessary for the efficient and orderly operation of the meeting. Based on the discretion of the Board Chair person , if the Civility Policy is violated and/or the orderly running of the meeting is disrupted, the security personnel may be prompted by the Board Chair person to remove the member of the public out of the meeting place or off the Board of Education properties.
- 9. The thirty (30) minute time limit and/or three minute (3) maximum per speaker may be extended with a majority vote of the Board.
The Board Chair person or presiding officer has the authority to terminate the remarks of speakers who fail to adhere to the above rules.
Virtual Meetings
In the event that the regular monthly business meeting will be held virtually, the following rules shall govern public participation to provide an option for the public to address the Board.
- 1. Public participation comments/questions should be submitted in email format to the following address: boepublic@clayton.k12.ga.us. All comments/questions must include the name and reply email address of the submitter. Submissions without this information will not be read into the record during the Board meeting.
- 2. The period for submitting comments/questions for public participation will begin the day following the Board’s monthly Work Session and will remain open until 5:45 p.m. the day of the Board meeting. Comments/questions will be logged in as received. The first ten (10) comments/questions received by the indicated deadline and meeting the guidelines below will be read into the record of the hearing by the individual so designated. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board Chair person shall have the discretion to limit the length of time for individual comments and the number of individual comments for or against a specific issue.
- 3. Individuals submitting comments/questions to the Board must at all times adhere to the civility expectations of this policy and other rules as may be necessary for the efficient and orderly operation of the meeting. If these rules are violated by the use of 1) abusive language and/or 2) personal attacks or 3) individual personnel issues or confidential student matters, those comments/questions will not be permitted and shall not be read into the Board meeting record.
- 4. Board members will not respond to comments/questions. The Board Chair person may respond as appropriate and, for example, direct the submitted comments/questions to the Superintendent. Issues requiring possible action by the Board may be added to a future agenda. Issues that may need to be addressed by the administration will be duly noted.
- 5. Since every effort will be made to read submissions into the record, it is requested that the submitted comment/question be written in concise language and not exceed three (3 )minutes in length. Multiple page emails can be submitted; however, due to constraints associated with virtual meetings, the submission will be read to fit the three (3) -minute time limitation. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board Chair person shall have the discretion to limit the length of time for individual comments and the number of individual comments for or against a specific issue.
- 6. All emailed comments/questions will be shared with the Board. This includes those emails that were received outside the guidelines stipulated above. All emails received will be archived by board meeting date for future reference. All emails received for public participation are considered public records and are subject to the State’s Open Records Act.
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[7]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $121,904,000 | $2,338 | 17% |
| Local: | $237,641,000 | $4,557 | 33% |
| State: | $351,462,000 | $6,740 | 49% |
| Total: | $711,007,000 | $13,634 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $661,256,000 | $12,680 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $575,058,000 | $11,027 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $339,427,000 | $6,508 | 51% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $70,762,000 | $1,356 | 11% |
| Administration: | $76,316,000 | $1,463 | 12% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $88,553,000 | $1,698 | 13% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $85,454,000 | $1,638 | |
| Construction: | $82,633,000 | $1,584 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $734,000 | $14 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $0 | $0 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025[8] | $47,342 | $104,990 |
| 2023-2024[9] | $42,342 | $99,991 |
| 2019-2020[10] | $42,757 | $93,921 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[11]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 11 | 35-39 | 9 | 10 | <=20 | 10-14 | 10-14 |
| 2018-2019 | 24 | 60 | 20 | 29 | 30-39 | 30 | 30 |
| 2017-2018 | 25 | 60 | 21 | 28 | 20-29 | 34 | 28 |
| 2016-2017 | 23 | 56 | 20 | 26 | 20-29 | 30 | 29 |
| 2015-2016 | 21 | 54 | 18 | 24 | 20-29 | 30 | 24 |
| 2014-2015 | 19 | 49 | 16 | 21 | 20-29 | 23 | 23 |
| 2013-2014 | 66 | 84 | 64 | 70 | 60-69 | 73 | 67 |
| 2012-2013 | 72 | 87 | 70 | 75 | 70-79 | 75 | 73 |
| 2011-2012 | 70 | 86 | 68 | 73 | 70-79 | 76 | 71 |
| 2010-2011 | 77 | 90 | 75 | 80 | 70-79 | 80 | 76 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 20 | 38 | 19 | 18 | <50 | 20-24 | 20-24 |
| 2018-2019 | 29 | 57 | 26 | 30 | 20-29 | 41 | 32 |
| 2017-2018 | 27 | 54 | 25 | 27 | 20-29 | 35 | 30 |
| 2016-2017 | 27 | 53 | 25 | 27 | 20-29 | 37 | 32 |
| 2015-2016 | 26 | 51 | 24 | 26 | 30-39 | 35 | 31 |
| 2014-2015 | 26 | 49 | 24 | 26 | 20-29 | 33 | 28 |
| 2013-2014 | 91 | 95 | 91 | 92 | >=90 | 94 | 89 |
| 2012-2013 | 91 | 94 | 90 | 91 | >=90 | 94 | 88 |
| 2011-2012 | 89 | 92 | 89 | 89 | 80-89 | 94 | 89 |
| 2010-2011 | 88 | 93 | 88 | 87 | 75-79 | 92 | 87 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 77 | 85-89 | 78 | 73 | >=50 | 70-74 | 55-59 |
| 2018-2019 | 73 | 85-89 | 74 | 67 | PS | 65-69 | 45-49 |
| 2017-2018 | 72 | 85-89 | 73 | 65 | PS | 70-74 | 40-44 |
| 2016-2017 | 70 | 80-84 | 71 | 64 | 70-74 | 50-54 | |
| 2015-2016 | 69 | 75-79 | 70 | 63 | >=50 | 75-79 | 45-49 |
| 2014-2015 | 66 | 80-84 | 68 | 58 | >=50 | 65-69 | 50-54 |
| 2013-2014 | 60 | 70-74 | 62 | 49 | 65-69 | 60-64 | |
| 2012-2013 | 56 | 65-69 | 57 | 49 | PS | 60-64 | 35-39 |
| 2011-2012 | 54 | 60-64 | 56 | 43 | >=50 | 45-49 | 35-39 |
| 2010-2011 | 51 | 65-69 | 53 | 41 | >=50 | 40-44 | 35-39 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 52,186 | -0.3 |
| 2021-2022 | 52,335 | 0.4 |
| 2020-2021 | 52,149 | -4.4 |
| 2019-2020 | 54,424 | -0.8 |
| 2018-2019 | 54,840 | 0.6 |
| 2017-2018 | 54,530 | 0.3 |
| 2016-2017 | 54,345 | 0.4 |
| 2015-2016 | 54,136 | 1.4 |
| 2014-2015 | 53,367 | 2.0 |
| 2013-2014 | 52,296 | 1.0 |
| 2012-2013 | 51,757 | 1.4 |
| 2011-2012 | 51,018 | 1.3 |
| 2010-2011 | 50,366 | 0.3 |
| 2009-2010 | 50,204 | 1.4 |
| 2008-2009 | 49,508 | -6.5 |
| 2007-2008 | 52,717 | 0.3 |
| 2006-2007 | 52,533 | -0.2 |
| 2005-2006 | 52,657 | 2.4 |
| 2004-2005 | 51,405 | 1.7 |
| 2003-2004 | 50,555 | 1.9 |
| 2002-2003 | 49,594 | 2.7 |
| 2001-2002 | 48,232 | 2.7 |
| 2000-2001 | 46,930 | 3.5 |
| 1999-2000 | 45,266 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Clayton County Public Schools (%) | Georgia K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.0 | 4.7 |
| Black | 68.5 | 36.4 |
| Hispanic | 23.7 | 18.1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.0 | 4.6 |
| White | 1.5 | 35.9 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2022-2023 school year, Clayton County Public Schools had 3,382.40 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 15.43.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 77.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 195.50 |
| Elementary: | 1,316.50 |
| Secondary: | 1,266.10 |
| Total: | 3,382.40 |
Clayton County Public Schools employed 95.00 district administrators and 210.00 school administrators as of the 2022-2023 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 95.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 99.00 |
| School Administrators: | 210.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 238.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 679.00 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 291.20 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 126.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 49.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 77.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 62.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 27.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 355.00 |
| Other Support Services: | 1,566.00 |
Schools
Contact information
Clayton County Public Schools
1058 Fifth Ave.
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: 770-473-2700
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See also
| Georgia | School Board Elections | News and Analysis |
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Clayton County Public Schools
- Georgia Department of Education
- Georgia School Boards Association
Footnotes
- ↑ Clayton County Public Schools, "Superintendent," accessed September 19, 2023
- ↑ Clayton County Public Schools, "Full Biography," accessed November 8, 2019
- ↑ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Clayton County Schools Superintendent Morcease Beasley leaving district," accessed September 19, 2023
- ↑ Clayton County Public Schools, "Superintendent," accessed November 14, 2014
- ↑ Clayton County Public Schools, "Board of Education," accessed November 14, 2014
- ↑ Clayton County Public Schools, "Public Participation in Board Meetings," accessed July 20, 2021
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed June 17, 2024
- ↑ Clayton County Public Schools, "Teacher Annual Salary Schedule 2024-2025 School Year (190 Day)," accessed April 21, 2025
- ↑ Clayton County Public Schools, "Teacher Annual Salary Schedule 2022-2023 School Year (190 Day)," accessed February 2, 2024
- ↑ Clayton County Public Schools, "Teacher Annual Salary Schedule 2019-2020 School Year (190 Day)," accessed July 20, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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