Clayton County Public Schools
Clayton County Public School (CCPS) is governed by the Board of Education with an appointed superintendent to run the day-to-day affairs. The Board consists of nine members, representing six geographical districts. Board members serve a 4-year terms. CCPS serves over 50,000 students and is the 6th largest school system in the state of Georgia. Clayton County Public Schools is located just 17 miles south of Downtown Atlanta, and the district is ranked among the 100 largest school districts in the U.S. Made up of nearly 70 schools and a variety of programs, the school system has over 7,400 employees.