Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is fully accredited by the AdvancED/SACS-CASI organization. Made up of 66 schools and centers with a population of more than 55,000 students, the school system is the county’s second-largest employer with nearly 6,800 employees. Established with a district-wide theme of Committed to HighPerformance, CCPS is providing boundless opportunities for its students to be prepared to live and succeed in a global economy through an innovative, technology-based, STEM & STEAM approach to education.
The school district is located just 17 miles for Downtown Atlanta and Clayton County houses the world’s busiest airport – Hartsfield-Jackson International Atlanta Airport. CCPS offers a variety of learning options such as traditional schools, fine arts magnet schools and/or programs, Career, Technical, and Agricultural (CTAE) Pathways, online courses, and Gifted Education Programs. The school district also provides state-of-threat facilities for community and district growth including the Clayton County Public Schools Performing Arts Center and the S. Truett Cathy Professional Learning Center.
The Dougherty County School System is the public education organization in Albany, Ga. With more than 13,000 students and 2,700 employees, we're one of the largest educational organizations in Southern Georgia.
We strive to bring innovation to education and work daily to create a educational environment that isn't limited to a classroom. We also collaborate well with community partners, businesses and higher education organizations to advance the cause of education in the region.