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Clayton High School

600 S Fayetteville St
Clayton, NC 27520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,024 students in grades 9-12, Clayton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Clayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Clayton High School's student population of 2,024 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,024 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Clayton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1262 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clayton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Clayton High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clayton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clayton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clayton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clayton High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clayton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Clayton High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Clayton High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clayton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton High School's ranking?
Clayton High School is ranked #1262 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Clayton High School often compared to?
Clayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland High School, Corinth Holders High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clayton High School?
The graduation rate of Clayton High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Clayton High School?
2,024 students attend Clayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Clayton High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clayton High School offer ?
Clayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clayton High School part of?
Clayton High School is part of Johnston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,024 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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