Clayton County Public Schools

What Clayton County Public Schools does

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 1058 Fifth Avenue, Jonesboro, Georgia (17 miles south of Downtown Atlanta in a county that houses Hartsfield-Jackson International Atlanta Airport). It is the 6th largest school system in Georgia and one of the 100 largest in the United States, serving over 50,000 students across 68 schools (38 primary/elementary, 15 middle, 12 high schools, two district-approved charters, one alternative education center, one psychological education center, and one multi-purpose education center) with 7,400+ employees. The student body reflects 90 ethnicities and 72 languages (Spanish and Vietnamese predominant, with 23% second-language speakers).

CCPS's product portfolio spans PreK through adult education. The core offering is a PreK-12 curriculum augmented by Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Pathways, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, Fine Arts magnets, STEM and Innovation programs (state-certified and Cognia-certified), Dual Immersion (Spanish, French, Chinese) via Unidos Dual Language School, and Gifted Education. The district also operates Adult Education (GED/ESOL), a K-12 Virtual Learning Program, alternative learning at Perry Career Academy and the Ash Street Center (GNETS), Student Support Services (SPARK mental health model, MTSS, Section 504), Special Education, and Title III ESOL. Supporting platforms include Infinite Campus (SIS), Munis/Tyler (ERP), Edulog (transportation), Naviance (college/career readiness), Google Workspace, Finalsite (web/intranet), ClassLink (SSO), Incident IQ (IT), 1EdTech Approved Apps Dashboard, a Blackboard-powered CCPS Mobile App, CCPS Channel 24 educational access television, and the Blueprint Tribune newsletter. On February 20, 2025 the district published a formal AI Position Statement governing current and future AI use.

CCPS is funded primarily by local property taxes (FY2026 Adopted Budget; FY2027 Tentative Budget; Notice of Property Tax Increase published), state of Georgia education funding (gadoe.org), federal program funds (Title I/II/III/IV, IDEA, ESSER, ARPA), and SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) capital funding. Ancillary revenue comes from corporate and foundation giving (Delta Air Lines Foundation $16.5M+ via JA Delta Discovery Center, Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, Inc.), Adult Education program fees, and facility rentals via Facilitron. Distribution is direct to families through Registration Central, the School Choice program, 68 physical school sites, the K-12 Virtual Learning Program, multi-site Adult Education, the CCPS Mobile App, and the Infinite Campus parent portal. The district holds full Cognia (AdvancED) accreditation, operates under a Georgia Strategic Waiver School System (SWSS) designation, and is led by Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr.

Name

Clayton County Public Schools

Legal name

Clayton County Public Schools

Website

https://clayton.k12.ga.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Clayton County Public Schools is a public K-12 district headquartered in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving over 50,000 students across 68 schools. Funded primarily by local property taxes, state of Georgia education funds, and federal grants, it offers PreK-12 instruction, CTAE Pathways, IB, Cambridge, magnet, and adult education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jonesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Funding: Primary recurring funding stream for the district, supported by a publicly adopted annual budget (FY2026 Adopted Budget, FY2027 Tentative Budget) and an explicit 'Notice of Property Tax Increase' published as part of the public budget process. Funds day-to-day operations and instructional programs.
2. State of Georgia Education Funding: Recurring per-pupil and formula-based funding from the Georgia Department of Education (gadoe.org), including funding for CTAE pathway completers, gifted education, and other state-categorical programs.
3. Federal Program Funds (Title I/II/III/IV, IDEA, ESSER, ARPA): Federal formula and competitive grants administered through the CCPS Federal Programs department, including Title I Part A (Improving Academic Achievement, Family School Partnership), Title II Part A (Supporting Effective Instruction), Title III (ESOL), Title IV Part A, Title I Part C (Migratory Children), Title I Part D, ESSER COVID-19 funding, and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
4. SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax): Special-purpose local sales tax funding capital construction projects (Convocation Center & College & Career Academy, Forest Park Middle School, North Clayton High, Riverdale Early Learning Center, etc.) under the CCPS Construction/SPLOST program.
5. Corporate & Foundation Charitable Giving: Major philanthropic and corporate donations directed at district programs (e.g., Delta Air Lines / Delta Air Lines Foundation committing over $16.5 million in charitable giving to Clayton County as part of the JA Delta Discovery Center partnership). Funds flow through the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, Inc. and partnerships.
6. Facility Rentals & Use Fees: Fee-based rental of district facilities (e.g., Performing Arts Center rentals) and the published 'List of Services and Schedule of Fees' covering business services, printing/mailing, custodial supply orders, and 'Rent A Facility' via Facilitron.
7. Adult Education Program Fees (GED/ESOL): Tuition/registration and testing fees for the CCPS Adult Education Program serving GED and ELL learners across multiple schedule/locations, enabling adult learners to compete in the global workplace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Clayton County Public Schools delivers tuition-free public PreK-12 education to over 50,000 students across 68 schools, including a core K-12 curriculum, advanced academic programs (IB, Cambridge, Gifted), Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, magnet and school-choice programs, special education, ESOL, fine arts at the 1,800-seat Performing Arts Center, and K-12 virtual learning. The district also runs an Adult Education Program (GED/ESOL) and ancillary fee-based services such as facility rentals, all funded primarily by local property taxes, Georgia state education funds, federal program funds, SPLOST capital funds, and corporate/foundation donations.

Product overview

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is a K-12 public school district (the 6th largest in Georgia, with over 50,000 students and 68 schools) whose "product portfolio" is a multi-program educational offering rather than a single unified software platform. The core is a pre-K through 12th-grade curriculum (CCPS Pre-Kindergarten Program, K-12 Curriculum, Gifted Education), augmented by specialized academic programs (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Pathways, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, STEM and Innovation, Dual Immersion Spanish/French/Chinese via Unidos Dual Language School), magnet and school-choice offerings (5 school-wide magnet schools, 12 magnet programs), student support services (English to Speakers of Other Languages / Title III, Special Education, Student Support Services / SPARK / MTSS / Section 504), adult and alternative learning (Adult Education GED/ESOL/ELL, K-12 Virtual Learning Program, Perry Career Academy, Ash Street Center GNETS), arts (Fine Arts Program and the Performing Arts Center), and college/career readiness tooling (Naviance: College, Career & Life Readiness Platform). The district also operates engagement and communications products (CCPS Mobile App, CCPS Channel 24, Blueprint Tribune Newsletter) and has issued a district-wide CCPS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Position Statement governing current and future AI use in teaching, learning, and operations. CCPS is fully accredited through Cognia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Curriculum (Pre-K through 12th Grade) Core world-class academic program taught from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, offering traditional schools, fine arts magnet schools/programs, CTAE Pathways, the International Baccalaureate Program, the Cambridge International Program, online/virtual courses, and Gifted Education Programs for students in Clayton County, Georgia.
• CCPS Pre-Kindergarten Program Pre-K early learning program for the district, supported by a 2025-2026 PreK Lottery Application and an Early Learning Department under Teaching and Learning, for eligible four-year-old children in Clayton County.
• Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Pathways CTAE pathway programs aligned to industry demands to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers, including work-based learning, end-of-pathway assessments, industry certification, and post-secondary options. 95% of CCPS CTAE pathway completers graduate from high school.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Program International Baccalaureate Candidate schools program offering rigorous college-preparatory coursework to qualifying students within the district, implemented under prior district leadership.
• Cambridge International Program Cambridge Assessment International Education program across three CCPS schools, providing globally recognized curriculum and assessments to qualifying students.
• Gifted Education Program District Gifted Education Programs for qualifying students as part of CCPS's advanced learning options, including identification, differentiated instruction, and acceleration services.
• Dual Immersion (Spanish, French, Chinese) / Unidos Dual Language School Dual Immersion language programs in Spanish, French, and Chinese, including the Unidos Dual Language School, offered as part of the district's School Choice program.
• English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) & Title III EL Language Programs ESOL and Title III English Learner language programs for second-language learners, including an International Center and supplemental language support services, serving the 23% of CCPS students who are second-language speakers.
• Special Education Services Special education services including Preschool Special Education, family liaisons (P.A.C.E.S.), the Annual Very Special Arts Festival, transition supports, and proportionate share services, with a partnership through University of West Georgia (Moreland University TeachNOW) for teacher certification and induction.
• K-12 Virtual Learning Program (VLP) Online K-12 virtual learning program offered by CCPS, providing web-based courses as part of the district's learning options, enabling remote and blended course delivery across the district.
• CCPS Performing Arts Center (PAC) State-of-the-art CCPS Performing Arts Center with a 6,000 square-foot auditorium stage, 1,800-seat capacity, an electrically operated orchestra pit, two performance rooms, the Lloyd Tarpley Theatre, Recital Hall, Ernest Stroud Hall, and the Martha Ellen Stilwell Art Gallery. Available for community rental and supports Fine Arts magnet programs and M.E. Stilwell School of the Arts.
• Fine Arts Program (K-12) Thriving K-12 Fine Arts program anchored by the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, including Fine Arts magnet programs and M.E. Stilwell School of the Arts.
• Adult Education Program (GED / ESOL / ELL) CCPS Adult Education Program enabling adult learners in Clayton County to acquire skills necessary to compete in the global workplace, strengthen family foundations, and exercise full citizenship; includes GED, ESOL/ELL, and registration services across multiple schedule/locations.
• Magnet Programs (5 school-wide magnet schools, 12 magnet programs) CCPS magnet programs including Fine Arts, STEM, and other themed magnets, with five school-wide magnet schools, 12 magnet programs, and affiliation with Magnet Schools of America.
• STEM and Innovation Program State-certified and Cognia (AdvancED) certified STEM program, including Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy, K-12 Summer STEM Camps, and CTAE STEM & Innovation offerings.
• School Choice Program District program affording parents the opportunity to apply to schools reflecting the unique needs, interests, and talents of their children, including Dual Immersion, Early College, Magnet programs, and Cambridge Assessment International Education.
• Student Support Services (Behavioral Health / SPARK / MTSS / Section 504) Comprehensive student support including the S.P.A.R.K. School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Model, School Psychology Services, Section 504, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and Student Support Team (SST).
• Perry Career Academy Career Academy and alternative learning program for the district, located at 137 Spring Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236, serving students seeking alternative pathways to graduation.
• Ash Street Center (GNETS)
• Naviance: College, Career & Life Readiness Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 25.1 percentage point increase in district-wide graduation rate over 2011-2020 (nine-year growth)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major (planned), flagship (decade-long, expanding), major (planned, via futureverse museum consortium), core and supporting.

• Delta Air Lines / The Delta Air Lines FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Delta Air Lines, The Delta Air Lines Foundation, and Junior Achievement of Georgia launched the JA Delta Discovery Center in Clayton County, the first Dream Accelerator in Georgia. The center will serve 12,000-14,000 students annually with interactive career exploration programs for middle and high school students. Delta is committing over $16.5 million in charitable giving to Clayton County as part of the partnership, with plans to open four more Dream Accelerators across the U.S.
• Junior Achievement of GeorgiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Co-launch partner with Delta Air Lines on the JA Delta Discovery Center in Clayton County - the first Dream Accelerator in Georgia - serving 12,000-14,000 students annually with interactive career exploration programs targeting middle and high school students.
• FutureVerse Museum (consortium led by Emory University, Emory Healthcare, Morehouse College School of Medicine, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Georgia Tech)major (planned)Strategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026FutureVerse Museum (AI and immersive-technology-focused institution planned for downtown Atlanta by 2028) has secured sponsorship from major Georgia-based institutions including Emory University, Emory Healthcare, Morehouse College School of Medicine, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Georgia Tech, which will each sponsor themed galleries (future health, Earth, transportation, art). The museum also plans to introduce interactive learning labs to Clayton County Schools and engage the public through crowd challenges to position Atlanta as a top innovation hub.
• Boxlight Corporationflagship (decade-long, expanding)Technology or Integration · 18 November 2025Boxlight Corporation has expanded its decade-long partnership with Clayton County Public Schools to enhance educational impact for student learning and teacher effectiveness. As a long-running edtech vendor, Boxlight supplies classroom technology solutions integrated into CCPS instructional practice.
• Emory Universitymajor (planned, via futureverse museum consortium)Strategic or Co-development PartnerEmory University is a sponsoring partner of the planned FutureVerse Museum in downtown Atlanta, sponsoring a themed gallery; the museum will introduce interactive learning labs to Clayton County Schools.
• Morehouse College School of Medicinemajor (planned, via futureverse museum consortium)Strategic or Co-development PartnerMorehouse College School of Medicine is a sponsoring partner of the planned FutureVerse Museum in downtown Atlanta, sponsoring a themed gallery; the museum will introduce interactive learning labs to Clayton County Schools.
• University of Georgiamajor (planned, via futureverse museum consortium)Strategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Georgia is a sponsoring partner of the planned FutureVerse Museum in downtown Atlanta, sponsoring a themed gallery; the museum will introduce interactive learning labs to Clayton County Schools.
• Georgia State Universitymajor (planned, via futureverse museum consortium)Strategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia State University is a sponsoring partner of the planned FutureVerse Museum in downtown Atlanta, sponsoring a themed gallery; the museum will introduce interactive learning labs to Clayton County Schools.
• Georgia Techmajor (planned, via futureverse museum consortium)Strategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Tech is a sponsoring partner of the planned FutureVerse Museum in downtown Atlanta, sponsoring a themed gallery; the museum will introduce interactive learning labs to Clayton County Schools.
• Emory Healthcaremajor (planned, via futureverse museum consortium)Strategic or Co-development PartnerEmory Healthcare is a sponsoring partner of the planned FutureVerse Museum in downtown Atlanta, sponsoring a themed gallery; the museum will introduce interactive learning labs to Clayton County Schools.
• Clayton County Public Schools Foundation, Inc. (CCPSF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRe-established district foundation that steadily increases partnerships with businesses, collegiate and community organizations, government agencies, officials, and faith-based entities. Primary focus is awarding scholarships to graduating CCPS seniors. Led by President & Executive Director Louis Enrique Negrón, Sr. (named 2026-03-27, brings 25+ years nonprofit leadership experience).
• Clayton County GovernmentcoreOthersCCPS Community Links page links to the official Clayton County Government site (claytoncountyga.gov), the Clayton County Sheriff's Department, and the Chamber of Commerce - formal community partners tied to the district's location 17 miles south of Downtown Atlanta.
• Georgia Department of EducationOthers
• Magnet Schools of AmericaOthers
• Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCCBOE District 7 Representative Ms. Sabrina Hill, in cooperation with NACA, is sponsoring a Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, June 27, 2026 - a community-level GTM partnership for family financial empowerment.
• Arts ClaytonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerArts Clayton (artsclayton.org) is listed as a community arts partner on the CCPS Community Links page, a community service arts agency promoting Georgia artists with a focus on south-metro Atlanta - aligned with CCPS's Fine Arts and PAC programming.
• Clayton County Public Library SystemsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCCPS Community Links page links to the Clayton County Public Library System (claytonpl.org) as a community partner providing library and web-based online catalog access for all Clayton County residents.
• FacilitronsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFacilitron powers CCPS's 'Rent A Facility' online marketplace for district facility rentals, integrated into the district's facility-distribution channel.
• Simbli eBoardSolutionssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSimbli eBoardSolutions powers CCPS's eBoard platform for Board of Education policies, board meeting documents, and meeting video listings.
• ClassLinksupportingTechnology or IntegrationClassLink powers the CCPS Portal single sign-on launchpad used by staff and students to access district applications.
• EdulogsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEdulog powers CCPS's bus stop and route locator, eTrips field trip management, and the parent transportation portal.
• Infinite Campus (Campus)supportingTechnology or IntegrationInfinite Campus is the CCPS Student Information System, including the Parent Portal, OLR PreK Lottery login, and 2025-2026 PreK Lottery Application backend.
• Munis (Tyler Technologies)supportingTechnology or IntegrationMunis Enterprise ERP is used by CCPS for employee self-service and vendor self-service (finance, payroll, HR, procurement).
• Incident IQsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIncident IQ powers CCPS's Technology Support Ticket system for IT incident management.
• Bonfire (claytonk12ga.bonfirehub.com)supportingTechnology or IntegrationBonfire powers CCPS's CCPS Current Solicitations and Construction Department Procurement portal for bids and vendor solicitations.
• 1EdTech (formerly IMS Global)supportingTechnology or Integration1EdTech powers the CCPS Approved Apps Dashboard (app.1edtech.org/embeddable/trustedApps/313) for vetting digital tools used by students.
• Naviance (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationNaviance is the CCPS College, Career & Life Readiness Platform with dedicated elementary, middle, and high school modules aligned to a 'Four E Framework'.
• Frontline EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFrontline Education powers CCPS's Absence Management Online (Absence Management) system for staff.
• Follett Destiny LibrarysupportingTechnology or IntegrationFollett Destiny Library Web Page is integrated into the Professional Learning PLC Quick Links for the district's library media services.
• ScribOrder (claytonga.scriborder.com)supportingTechnology or IntegrationScribOrder powers CCPS's Student Records Request/Transcripts workflow.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Workspace is integrated across CCPS for staff and students, with district-level storage management provided by the Technology department.
• Aflac (MyBentek)Others
• Securian Life InsuranceOthers
• All One Health (formerly Deer Oaks)Others
• University of West Georgia (Moreland University TeachNOW)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCCPS Special Education department completed its first Moreland University TeachNOW and New Teacher Induction (NTI) cohort - a teacher certification and induction partnership.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFinalsite powers the CCPS district website (clayton.k12.ga.us), the district intranet, and resource-manager / event-publication workflows.
• Melanated PEARL CorporationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCCBOE Member Mrs. Victoria Williams, in cooperation with the City of Forest Park Councilman Mr. Hector Gutierrez, and the Melanated PEARL Corporation, is co-hosting a 'Community Wellness Fair' on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
• City of Forest ParksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCity of Forest Park Councilman Mr. Hector Gutierrez is co-hosting the 'Community Wellness Fair' with CCBOE Member Mrs. Victoria Williams and the Melanated PEARL Corporation.
• Clayton County Chamber of CommercesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerClayton County Chamber of Commerce (claytonchamber.org) is a CCPS community link partner promoting the pro-business attitude of the County.
• Clayton County Sheriff's DepartmentOthers

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gwinnett County Public Schools: The largest school system in Georgia and a close comparable to CCPS in the metro Atlanta region. Operates a similarly large, diverse, multi-program district (IB, CTAE, magnet, ESOL) with budget scale and federal funding profile analogous to CCPS.
• Cobb County School District: A large metro Atlanta school district with comparable K-12 portfolio (CTAE, magnet, IB/Cambridge, gifted) and a similar mix of property-tax and state funding. Operates at a similar per-pupil scale and faces the same state funding formula and SWSS flexibilities as CCPS.
• DeKalb County School District: Another large, highly diverse metro Atlanta district serving a comparable student population. Operates a similar portfolio of magnet, CTAE, IB, and ESOL programs and navigates the same state accountability and Title I federal funding structure as CCPS.
• Fulton County Schools: A large, affluent metro Atlanta school district with overlapping program offerings (magnet, IB, Cambridge, dual enrollment) and similar SWSS flexibility. Comparable in operating model even though demographic mix differs from CCPS.
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: One of the largest U.S. school districts (150,000+ students) with a similar diverse, urban-suburban demographic and portfolio of magnet, IB, CTAE, and ESOL programs. Useful as a scale benchmark for CCPS's growth path and federal/state funding dynamics.
• Fairfax County Public Schools: A large, high-performing Virginia district that has invested in AI governance, Naviance college/career readiness, and a deep IB/Cambridge/magnet portfolio — all capabilities CCPS is building. Comparable in scale and program-mix ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: The largest school district in Florida and one of the largest in the U.S., serving a highly diverse, multilingual population. Relevant for benchmarking very-large-scale ELL/ESOL service delivery and federal Title III program design similar to CCPS.
• Houston Independent School District: One of the largest U.S. school districts with comparable magnet, IB, CTAE, and multilingual program breadth. Useful peer for understanding how large urban districts manage property-tax volatility, federal funding cycles, and academic-outcome improvements analogous to CCPS's.
• Broward County Public Schools: A large, diverse Florida district comparable in size to CCPS and similar in ELL/ESOL intensity, magnet/CTAE program breadth, and Title I federal funding exposure. Useful as a Southeast regional benchmark.

Others

• Junior Achievement of Georgia: CCPS's flagship partner on the JA Delta Discovery Center serving 12,000–14,000 students annually. Relevant as a peer/partner in the K-12 career-readiness ecosystem rather than a direct district competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ccpsnews
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccpsnews
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccpsnews

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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