How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Clayton County | Henry County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jonesboro, Georgia | McDonough, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 52,186 | 43,417 |
| Number of Schools | 67 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Clayton County | Henry County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,609 | $12,373 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.1% | 11.3% |
| State Revenue | 51.5% | 40.8% |
| Local Revenue | 33.4% | 47.9% |
Clayton County
Federal State Local
Henry County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Clayton County | Henry County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 13.4% |
| African American | 66.8% | 64.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.4% | 13.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.8% | 54.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Clayton County | Henry County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 92 | 173 |
| Schools with AP | 11 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 451.5:1 | 408.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.4% | 29.1% |
School Types
Clayton County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 66
Henry County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 24
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.