Public schools in Jonesboro, GA
22 open public schools with an address in Jonesboro, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,868
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Jonesboro public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Jonesboro, GA: 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,868 students, an average of 767 per school. The largest campus is Mundy's Mill High School (1,665 students), and the largest elementary school is James Jackson Elementary School (696).
Every listed school belongs to Clayton County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Jonesboro
Elementary schools in Jonesboro
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 454 | 14.2:1 | |
| Brown Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 671 | 14.6:1 | |
| Callaway Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 677 | 14.1:1 | |
| James Jackson Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 696 | 14.8:1 | |
| Kay R Pace Elementary School of the Arts Clayton County | PK–05 | 518 | 16.2:1 | |
| Kilpatrick Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 637 | 13.8:1 | |
| Lee Street Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 515 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mount Zion Elementary School Clayton County | 03–05 | 491 | 14.9:1 | |
| Mount Zion Primary Clayton County | PK–02 | 620 | 14.1:1 | |
| Suder Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 592 | 13.5:1 | |
| Swint Elementary School Clayton County | PK–05 | 544 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Jonesboro
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro Middle School Clayton County | 06–08 | 895 | 14.9:1 | |
| Kendrick Middle School Clayton County | 06–08 | 619 | 13.2:1 | |
| M. D. Roberts Middle School Clayton County | 06–08 | 894 | 14:1 | |
| Mundys Mill Middle School Clayton County | 06–08 | 687 | 14.6:1 | |
| Pointe South Middle School Clayton County | 06–08 | 693 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Jonesboro
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Scholars Academy School Clayton County | 06–12 | 757 | 18.9:1 | |
| Jonesboro High School Clayton County | 09–12 | 1,630 | 21.2:1 | |
| Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts Clayton County | 09–12 | 494 | 14.1:1 | |
| Mount Zion High School Clayton County | 09–12 | 1,232 | 18.1:1 | |
| Mundy's Mill High School Clayton County | 09–12 | 1,665 | 18.3:1 | |
| Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for Clayton County | 06–12 | 887 | 13.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black71.1%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Jonesboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,868 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jonesboro
How many public schools are in Jonesboro, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Jonesboro: 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 16,868 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jonesboro?
All listed public schools with an address in Jonesboro belong to Clayton County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Jonesboro?
Mundy's Mill High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Jonesboro, with 1,665 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Jonesboro?
No school with an address in Jonesboro is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Jonesboro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jonesboro public schools is 14.1:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Jonesboro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities