Best Schools in Clayton, NC
Clayton, NC has a total of 33 schools including 7 high schools, 10 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 26,614 students attend Clayton, NC schools. On average, schools in Clayton score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clayton greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Clayton, NC
Clayton, NC has 7 high schools with 7,142 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Clayton score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clayton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Johnston Co Early College Academy
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students
2. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
3. Cleveland High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
4. Corinth Holders High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
5. Clayton High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, NC
Clayton, NC has 10 middle schools with 8,129 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Clayton score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clayton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cleveland Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
2. Riverwood Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
3. Archer Lodge Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students
4. Swift Creek Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
5. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
6. Clayton Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
7. Neuse River Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
8. East Garner Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1186 Students
9. Smithfield Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
10. Selma Middle School
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, NC
Clayton, NC has 15 elementary schools with 9,603 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Clayton score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clayton exceed expectations.
1. Johnston Charter Academy
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Johnston Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 679 Students
2. Riverwood Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
3. River Dell Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 922 Students
4. Cleveland Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
5. Polenta Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
6. East Clayton Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
7. Powhatan Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
8. West Clayton Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
9. Lake Myra Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
10. Wilson's Mills Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, NC has a total population of 69,883 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clayton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clayton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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