Clayton County Public Schools
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is a fully AdvancED- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS) accredited public school district located in Jonesboro, Georgia, U.S. Serving more than 55,000 students, Clayton County Public Schools is ranked among the 100 largest school districts in the U.S. and is the fifth-largest school system in Georgia.
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| Type | Public School District |
| School board | Clayton County Board of Education |
| Superintendent | Dr. Morcease J. Beasley |
| Grades | Pre-school - 12 |
| Enrollment | 55,000+[1] |
| Offices | Jonesboro, Georgia |
| Tagline | Committed to High Performance |
| Website | www.clayton.k12.ga.us |
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The system has 39 primary/elementary schools (including one public charter), 17 middle schools (including one public charter), 12 high schools, one alternative education center, one psychological education center, and one multi-purpose education center. Included in this number are five school-wide magnet schools, 12 magnet programs, one state-certified STEM program, one Cognia (AdvancED) certified STEM program, and two International Baccalaureate Candidate schools. The school district is highly diversified with 90 different ethnicity and countries represented. Seventy-two (72) different languages are spoken, with Spanish and Vietnamese as the two major languages spoken. Two of CCPS high schools are among the top 50 Best High Schools in the State as published by the US News and World Report.
As of the 2019-2020 school year, over 12,000 students speak a language other than English and over 6,000 are counted as English language learners.
Board of Education
As of January 7, 2019, the Clayton County Public School Board of Education representatives are:
Jasmine Bowles- District 1
Mark Christmas- District 2
Jessie Goree, Board Chair - District 3
Victoria Williams- District 4
Ophelia Burroughs- District 5
Mary Baker - District 6
Judy Johnson- District 7
Dr. Alieka Anderson, Board Vice Chair- District 8
Benjamin Straker, Sr.- District 9
Current Superintendent - Dr. Morcease J. Beasley[4]
Dr. Morcease J. Beasley (2017- present) was elected by the Clayton County Board of Education on May 8, 2017 to serve as Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Beasley served as Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Chief School Improvement Officer. As Superintendent, Dr. Beasley leads one of the top 100 largest school districts in the nation and the fifth largest school system in the state of Georgia with more than 55,000 diverse students, 7,300 employees, and nearly 70 learning sites and educational programs.
Nationally known as an innovative leader and instructor, Dr. Beasley has over 20 years of dedicated service toward the instructional practices and the education of young people. Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions at every level of public school education beginning as a high school Mathematics teacher; assistant principal; high school principal; Executive Director for Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Learning and Federal Programs. He also held the position as Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning; Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and School Leadership.
Dr. Beasley has received notable accolades and multiple recognitions by numerous organizations. Most recently, he was selected as one of 100 recipients of Samford University’s Centennial Life-Long Learning Award. Additionally, he was selected as DeKalb’s Administrator of the Year by the DeKalb School Counselors Association and is a two time recipient of the distinguished Golden Apple Outstanding Administrator Award by Samford University.
Dr. Beasley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama and a Master of Science degree in Mathematics Education from Samford University located in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition, he holds an Educational Specialist as well as a Doctorate degree in Education with an emphases on Educational Leadership from Samford University. Dr. Beasley has also completed Harvard University’s Public Educational Leadership Program.
Previous Superintendents
Ms. Luvenia Jackson (September 2012 - June 2017)
Mr. Ed Heatley (July 2009- September 2012)
Ms. Valya Lee - Interim (March 2009 - June 2009)
Mr. John Thompson (April 2008 - March 2009)
Dr. Gloria Duncan - Interim (July 2007 - March 2008)
Dr. Barbara Pulliam (February 2004 - July 2007)
Mr. William Chavis - Interim (April 2003 - January 2004)
Mr. Dan Colwell - (January 2000 - April 2003)
Mr. Joe Harriston (1995- 2000)
Mr. Bob Livingston (1990-1994)
Mr. Joe Lovin (1987-1989)
Mr. Ernest Stroud (1970-1986)
High Schools
These high schools are located in Clayton County.
| School | Mascot | Year opened | Principal | School Choice & Program Offerings | Ref |
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| Charles R. Drew High School | Titans | 2009 | Stephanie Trice | Medical Sciences Magnet | |
| Elite Scholars Academy | Knights | 2009 | Dr. Shonda Shaw | Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment; Early College; Cambridge Assessment International Education | |
| Forest Park High School | Panthers | 1962 | Derrick Manning | Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment; AP Capstone | |
| Jonesboro High School | Cardinals | 1963 | Felicia Brown | Political Leadership Magnet; International Baccalaureate (Seeking Candidacy-2022) | |
| Lovejoy High School | Wildcats | 1989 | Nelson Render | Mathematics and Computer Science Magnet | |
| Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts | Stallions | 2015 | Michael Robinson | Visual and Performing Arts Magnet (Dance, Music: Band, Guitar, Piano, Orchestra, Vocal, Theatre) | [5] |
| Morrow High School | Mustangs | 1970 | Dr. Pamela Pitts | Science, Technology and Mathematics Magnet; AP Capstone | |
| Mount Zion High School | Bulldogs | 1990 | Melvin Blocker | Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment | |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Tigers | 2002 | Gary Townsend | Film & Media Magnet | |
| North Clayton High School | Eagles | 1967 | Dr. Eldrick Horton | Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment; Early College- Aviation | |
| Perry Career Academy | TBD | TBD | Terry Young | Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment | |
| Riverdale High School | Raiders | 1977 | Jamille Miller-Brown | Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment; Advantage Academy (Business Administration) | |
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Middle Schools
These middle schools are located in Clayton County.
| School | Mascot | Principal | School Choice & Program Offerings | Ref |
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| 7 Pillars Career Academy | TBD | Christina Guillen | N/A | |
| Adamson Middle School | Indians | Adrian Courtland | N/A | |
| Babb Middle School | Bulldogs | Brenda Ross-Wilson | Media Arts | |
| Eddie White 6-8 Academy | Wolfpack | Dr. Michael Powell | N/A | |
| Elite Scholars Academy | Knights | Dr. Shonda Shaw | Early College- Advanced Learning; Cambridge Assessment International Education | |
| Forest Park Middle School | Panthers | Monique Drewry | N/A | |
| Jonesboro Middle School | Bears | Rodney Jordan | International Baccalaureate (Seeking Candidacy-2020) | |
| Kendrick Middle School | Comets | Dr. Kimberly Dugger | N/A | |
| Lovejoy Middle School | Cougars | Lonnie Farmer | N/A | |
| M.D. Roberts Middle School | Rams | Sara Stephens | Visual and Performing Arts Magnet (Dance, Media Arts- Visual, Music: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Theatre) | |
| Morrow Middle School | Bobcats | Lawvigneaud Harrell | Spanish Dual Language Magnet | |
| Mundy's Mill Middle School | Razorbacks | Sharra Morgan | Media Arts Music Magnet | |
| North Clayton Middle School | Tigers | Shakira Rice | N/A | |
| Pointe South Middle School | Vikings | Kimberly Grant | Theatre | |
| Rex Mill Middle School | Yellow Jackets | Dr. Caryn Turner | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) | |
| Riverdale Middle School | Spartans | Dr. Prince Bowie | N/A | |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Warriors | Melanie Conner | N/A | |
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Elementary Schools
These elementary schools are located in Clayton County.
| Schools | Mascot | Principal | School Choice & Program Offerings |
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| Anderson Elementary School | Pirates | Tonia Poe | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Arnold Elementary School | Eagles | Myron Allen | Cambridge Assessment International Education |
| Brown Elementary School | Bears | Trina Reaves | Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) |
| Callaway Elementary School | Knights | Dr. Sheadric Barbra | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Church Street Elementary School | Wildcats | Samuel West | Pre-Kindergarten |
| East Clayton Elementary School | Cougars | Dr. Freda Givens | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Eddie White Academy | Wolfpack | Marcia Payton-Edwards | N/A |
| Edmonds Elementary School | Tigers | Maurice Roberts | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Fountain Elementary School | Bears | Jamilah Hud-Kirk | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Harper Elementary School | Eagles | Tangela Benjamin | N/A |
| Hawthrone Elementary School | Hawks | Dr. Cynthia James | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Haynie Elementary School | Hornets | Vanessa Muhammad | N/A |
| Huie Elementary School | Vikings | Dr. Roxanne Dixon | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Jackson Elementary School | Jaguars | Dr. William Greene | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Kay Pace School of The Arts | Panther | Dr. Donna Jackson | Visual and Performing Arts Magnet (Dance, Music- Instrumental, Music-Vocal, Theatre) |
| Kemp Elementary School | Koalas | Zsa Zsa Davis | N/A |
| Kemp Primary | Pandas | Dr. Denise Stevens | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Kilpatrick Elementary School | Cougars | Candice Jester | Spanish Dual Language Magnet |
| M.L. King Elementary School | Huskies | Dr. Carl Jackson | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Lake City Elementary School | Tigers | Erica Johnson | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Lake Ridge Elementary School | Dolphins | Kelley Starks | Pre-Kindergarten; French Dual Language Magnet |
| Lee Street Elementary School | Eagles | Marques Strickland | Pre-Kindergarten; International Baccalaureate Candidate |
| Marshall Elementary School | Eagles | Dr. Kathryn Holloman | N/A |
| McGarrah Elementary School | Wildcats | Dr. Cassandra Hopkins | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Morrow Elementary School | Wildcats | Tammy Burroughs | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Mount Zion Elementary School | Lions | Rochelle Harris | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Mount Zion Primary | Lion Cubs | Enika Bryant | Pre-Kindergarten; Spanish Dual Language Magnet |
| Northcutt Elementary School | Eagels | Arlando Dawson | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Oliver Elementary School | Ealges | Dr. Sheneaise Ratcliff | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Pointe South Elementary School | Mustangs | Dr. Charlotte Shoemaker | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Riverdale Elementary School | Rockets | Michael Faison | N/A |
| River's Edge Elementary School | Eagles | Alisha Mohr | Pre-Kindergarten; Chinese Dual Language Magnet |
| Smith Elementary School | Grey Timber Wolves | Dr. Scharbrenia Lockhart | N/A |
| Suder Elementary School | Wildcats | Monica Goree | Pre-Kindergarten; Cambridge Assessment International Education |
| Swint Elementary School | Eagles | Sarah Cainion | N/A |
| Tara Elementary School | Mustangs | Dr. Wakea Brown | Pre-Kindergarten |
| Unidos Dual Language School | Puma | Moises Payamps - Interim | Pre-Kindergarten; Spanish Dual Language Magnet |
| West Clayton Elementary School | Black Panther | Dr. Edward Williams | Pre-Kindergarten |
References
- District Statistics Archived 2008-04-22 at the Wayback Machine. Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
- Clayton County Public Schools website. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
- Board of Education Archived 2008-04-22 at the Wayback Machine. Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
- hmiddleton@news-daily.com, By Heather Middleton. "Morcease Beasley named Clayton County schools superintendent". Clayton News. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- http://www.news-daily.com/news/2015/jan/09/fine-arts-high-school-opens-in-jonesboro/
- High Schools Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2013-07-16.
- Middle Schools Archived 2013-07-19 at the Wayback Machine. Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2013-07-16.