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4 schools in Clarkston

Georgia · Public K-12

Clarkston's public-school directory holds 4 campuses, serving about 3,308 K-12 students inside Georgia (an average of 827 per campus).

7-year change in Clarkston

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,308
-380 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
10%
was 5%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Black
43%
was 49%
% Asian
36%
was 39%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Atlanta Area School for the DeafCombinedPK-12110
Clarkston High SchoolHigh09-121,441
Indian Creek Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05967
Jolly Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05790

About Clarkston

Clarkston is a low-population Georgia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 3,308 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 827, noticeably above the state mean of about 748.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,308 students, shrank 10% from the 3,688 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 49% to 43% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Clarkston discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clarkston?
Clarkston, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,308 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Clarkston?
Clarkston has 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Clarkston?
Clarkston High School is the largest public school in Clarkston by enrollment, with approximately 1,441 students.
What school districts serve Clarkston?
Clarkston is served by 2 public school districts, including State Schools, DeKalb County.
What grade levels do public schools in Clarkston cover?
Public schools in Clarkston serve students from pre-K through grade 12.