- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · College Park, GA
North Clayton High School
Federal NCES profile for North Clayton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123000467
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Clayton High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Clayton High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Clayton High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
North Clayton High School held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 130123000467 · College Park, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,124 enr · 17.8:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
North Clayton High School held near 1,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Clayton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school
North Clayton High School
1,124 students
What this shows North Clayton High School reports 1,124 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Clayton High School compares
North Clayton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,124
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, North Clayton High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Clayton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Clayton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in College Park
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,124 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Clayton High School
How many students attend North Clayton High School?
North Clayton High School has 1,124 students enrolled. It is a high school in College Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,206 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Clayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Clayton High School is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Clayton High School?
90.5% of students at North Clayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Clayton High School?
The largest demographic group at North Clayton High School is African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Clayton High School?
North Clayton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Clayton High School rank among high schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, North Clayton High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in College Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in College Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides North Clayton High School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.