Clayton County School District, Georgia

Clayton County School District is a unified school district in Clayton County, Georgia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 298,924 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 142 sq mi (367 km²) of land.

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Clayton County School District in Georgia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
298,924
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Clayton County
Land area
142 sq mi (367 km²)
Median household income
$59,806 ± $1,877
Median home value
$222,300 ± $4,317
Water area
2.67 sq mi (6.91 km²)
State
Georgia
Census code (GEOID)
1301230
Coordinates (central point)
33.542686, -84.355573

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Clayton County School District, largest first

  1. Forest Park (city)19,504 people
  2. Riverdale (city)14,792 people
  3. Lovejoy (city)11,508 people
  4. Irondale (CDP)9,185 people
  5. Morrow (city)6,364 people
  6. Jonesboro (city)6,143 people
  7. Conley (CDP)5,822 people
  8. Bonanza (CDP)3,279 people
  9. Lake City (city)2,909 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Fayette County School District12 mi southwest
  2. Fulton County School District13 mi west
  3. Henry County School District13 mi southeast
  4. Atlanta City School District16 mi north
  5. DeKalb County School District18 mi northeast
  6. Spalding County School District20 mi south

These share a boundary with Clayton County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Clayton County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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