Forest Park’s public schools score below 90% of Georgia districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 13% of Forest Park’s students scored proficient, below the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Forest Park, 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.
Forest Park’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 209 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Forest Park’s, its schools beat 5%, 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 ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Babb Middle School, then Forest Park High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sankofa Montessori is in town. Every school ↓
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 Forest Park’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 Forest Park, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Forest Park
Babb Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 881 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Forest Park
Babb Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 881 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Forest Park
Babb Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 881 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Forest Park
Forest Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,711 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Forest Park
Forest Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,711 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Forest Park
Forest Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,711 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Forest Park
Forest Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,711 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Forest Park’s public schools are run by Clayton County School District, which also serves College Park, Jonesboro, Lake City and Lovejoy 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
Forest Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Forest Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | D | Clayton County |
| Lake City | D | Clayton County |
| Morrow | D | Clayton County |
All 2 neighbors share Clayton County with Forest Park, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Forest Park
7 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 Forest Park’s schools
Are Forest Park’s schools good?
On Georgia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Forest Park 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 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Forest Park in?
Clayton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 51,055 students in 67 schools (2024–25).
Where do Forest Park kids go to high school?
Forest Park High School, with 1,711 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Forest Park’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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Forest Park → They have their own page.
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.