Conley’s public schools score below 90% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
In Conley, 13% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Conley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Conley’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 225 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Conley’s, its schools beat 4%, lower than their 10% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 21% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,377 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then 17 middle and 12 high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Conley’s grade
D: better than 10% of Georgia school districts, #247 of 260 Georgia towns. Both inputs trail the Georgia average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Conley, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Conley
Anderson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 420 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Conley
Anderson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 420 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Conley
Anderson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 420 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Conley
Anderson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 420 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Conley
Anderson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 420 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Conley
Anderson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 420 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Conley’s public schools are run by Clayton County School District, which also serves College Park, Forest Park, Jonesboro and Lake City and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Conley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Conley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Conley | D | Clayton County |
| Forest Park | D | Clayton County |
Every school in Conley
28 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Conley’s schools
Are Conley’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Conley children attend score below 90% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #247 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Conley in?
Clayton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 51,055 students in 67 schools (2024–25).
Where do Conley kids go to high school?
One of 12 high schools, depending on your address: Morrow High School, Lovejoy High School, Forest Park High School, Charles R. Drew High School, Mundy's Mill High School, Jonesboro High School, Riverdale High School, Mount Zion High School, North Clayton High School, Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for, Elite Scholars Academy School and Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts.
What is Conley’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in Clayton County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Conley spend per student?
$16,377 in Clayton County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Conley families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.