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Forest Park in Clayton County, Georgia

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Forest Park was originally founded by farming families with an influx of railroad employees, but today is home to more than 20,000 people and has become a viable center for commerce.

Forest Park, GA Drive Times

Entertainment
Atlanta Braves - Truist Park
Mercedes Benz Stadium
Infinite Energy Center
Work Life
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int. Airport
Quick Interstate Access
I-75
Average Commute Time
23 minutes
Shopping & Dining
Buckhead Shops/Dining
Lenox Square
Ponce City Market
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Forest Park, Georgia Demographics

Familes & Kids

Families 69%
With Kids 30%

Median Age

25

Total Population

2,749

Male 1,273
Female 1,476

Travel to Work

Drive Alone
75%
Carpool
11%
Public Transit
2%
Walk
8%
Other
1%
Work at Home
3%

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Forest Park Area Schools

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    Elite Scholars Academy School
    7923 Fielder Rd; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 6th-12th  |  624 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 14th
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    Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
    2580 Mount Zion Pkwy; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 9th-12th  |  626 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 25th
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    Jonesboro High School
    7728 MOUNT ZION BOULEVARD; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,343 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 143rd
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    Forest Park High School
    5452 PHILLIPS DRIVE; Forest Park, GA 30297
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,728 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 153rd
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    Morrow High School
    2299 OLD REX MORROW ROAD; Morrow, GA 30260
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,829 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 146th
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    Mount Zion High School
    2535 MOUNT ZION PARKWAY; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,273 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 158th

Nearby City & Neighborhoods

Jonesboro

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The county seat of Clayton, Jonesboro is known as the official “home” of Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind” and maintains its historic atmosphere with stately homes and beautiful landscapes.

Lake City

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Lake City’s pride and joy is the Lake City Community Center, a nearly 5,000-square-foot multi-use facility designed for weddings, birthday parties, reunions and city meetings.  

Morrow

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Morrow is home to Clayton State University, the Southeast Region Branch of U.S. Archives, the Georgia Archives, Reynolds Nature Preserve and Spivey Hall, a stunning performance center.

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