Clayton County Public Schools

On August 28, 2008 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) revoked accreditation for the Clayton County School District. Clayton County Public Schools is the third school district in the United States to lose accreditation since 1969. Clayton County Public Schools regained accreditation status in 2009 on a probationary status eight months after the revocation of the school district's accreditation. == Board of education ==

As of 2023, the members of the Clayton County Public School board of education are: • Jasmine Bowles (District 1) • Mark Christmas (District 2) • Jessie Goree (District 3), • Victoria Williams (District 4) • Deatrice Dee Haney (District 5) • Mary Baker (District 6), board vice-chair • Sabrina Hill (District 7) • Joy Tellis Cooper (District 8) • Benjamin Straker (District 9), board chair == Superintendents ==

Dr. Douglas Hendrix has been the interim superindendent of Clayton County Public Schools since February 2, 2026. He was appointed by the board of education on to be interim superintendent, to succeed Anthony Smith, who stepped down from the position. Hendrix was previously the Senior Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Staff for the school district. List of superintendents: • Ernest Stroud (1970–1986) • Joe Lovin (1987–1989) • Bob Livingston (1990–1994) • Joe Hairston (1995–2000) • Dan Colwell (2000–2003) • William Chavis (interim, 2003-2004) • Barbara Pulliam (2004-2007) • John W. Thompson (2008-2009) Vayla S. Lee (interim; 2009) • Edmond Heatley (2009-2012) • Luvenia Jackson (2012-2017) • Morcease Beasley (2017-2022) • Anthony W. Smith (2022-2026) • Douglas Hendrix, Sr (interim 2026-Present) == Schools ==

High schools These high schools are located in Clayton County. Middle schools These middle schools are located in Clayton County. Elementary schools These elementary schools are located in Clayton County. == References ==