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.

Clayton County Public Schools
Location
Clayton County, Georgia

United States
Information
TypePublic School District
School boardClayton County Board of Education
SuperintendentDr. Morcease J. Beasley
GradesPre-school - 12
Enrollment55,000+[1]
OfficesJonesboro, Georgia
TaglineCommitted to High Performance
Websitewww.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 Hairston (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.

SchoolMascotYear
opened		Principal School Choice & Program OfferingsRef
Charles R. Drew High SchoolTitans2009Stephanie 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 SchoolPanthers1962Derrick Manning Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment; AP Capstone
Jonesboro High SchoolCardinals1963Felicia Brown Political Leadership Magnet; International Baccalaureate (Seeking Candidacy-2022)
Lovejoy High SchoolWildcats1989Nelson Render Mathematics and Computer Science Magnet
Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the ArtsStallions2015Michael Robinson Visual and Performing Arts Magnet (Dance, Music: Band, Guitar, Piano, Orchestra, Vocal, Theatre)[5]
Morrow High SchoolMustangs1970Dr. Pamela Pitts Science, Technology and Mathematics Magnet; AP Capstone
Mount Zion High SchoolBulldogs1990Melvin Blocker Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment
Mundy's Mill High SchoolTigers2002Gary Townsend Film & Media Magnet
North Clayton High SchoolEagles1967Dr. Eldrick Horton Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment; Early College- Aviation
Perry Career Academy TBD TBD Terry Young Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment
Riverdale High SchoolRaiders1977Jamille Miller-Brown Advanced Placement; Dual Enrollment; Advantage Academy (Business Administration)
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Middle Schools

These middle schools are located in Clayton County.

SchoolMascotPrincipal School Choice & Program OfferingsRef
7 Pillars Career Academy TBD Christina Guillen N/A
Adamson Middle SchoolIndiansAdrian Courtland N/A
Babb Middle SchoolBulldogsBrenda 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 SchoolPanthersMonique Drewry N/A
Jonesboro Middle SchoolBearsRodney Jordan International Baccalaureate (Seeking Candidacy-2020)
Kendrick Middle SchoolCometsDr. Kimberly Dugger N/A
Lovejoy Middle SchoolCougarsLonnie Farmer N/A
M.D. Roberts Middle SchoolRamsSara Stephens Visual and Performing Arts Magnet (Dance, Media Arts- Visual, Music: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Theatre)
Morrow Middle SchoolBobcatsLawvigneaud Harrell Spanish Dual Language Magnet
Mundy's Mill Middle SchoolRazorbacksSharra Morgan Media Arts Music Magnet
North Clayton Middle SchoolTigersShakira Rice N/A
Pointe South Middle SchoolVikingsKimberly Grant Theatre
Rex Mill Middle SchoolYellow JacketsDr. Caryn Turner Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Riverdale Middle SchoolSpartansDr. Prince Bowie N/A
Sequoyah Middle SchoolWarriorsMelanie Conner N/A
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Elementary Schools

These elementary schools are located in Clayton County.

Schools Mascot Principal School Choice & Program Offerings
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
  1. District Statistics Archived 2008-04-22 at the Wayback Machine. Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
  2. Clayton County Public Schools website. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
  3. Board of Education Archived 2008-04-22 at the Wayback Machine. Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
  4. [email protected], By Heather Middleton. "Morcease Beasley named Clayton County schools superintendent". Clayton News. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  5. http://www.news-daily.com/news/2015/jan/09/fine-arts-high-school-opens-in-jonesboro/
  6. High Schools Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2013-07-16.
  7. Middle Schools Archived 2013-07-19 at the Wayback Machine. Clayton County Public Schools. Retrieved on 2013-07-16.

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