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Best Schools in Clayton, NJ
Clayton, NJ has 17 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,065 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Clayton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton, NJ
The top high schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delsea Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delsea Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1074 Students
2. Williamstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1782 Students
3. Clayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
4. Glassboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glassboro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 518 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, NJ
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caroline L. Reutter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Franklin School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 379 Students
2. Delsea Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delsea Regional High School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 518 Students
3. Williamstown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1819 Students
4. Clayton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
5. Thomas E. Bowe School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glassboro School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, NJ
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Knoll Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 641 Students
2. Aura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
3. Main Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Franklin School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 392 Students
4. Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 671 Students
5. Dorothy L. Bullock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glassboro School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 651 Students
6. St Michael The Archangel Regional School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Michael The Archangel Regional School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 238 Students
7. Mary F. Janvier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Franklin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 555 Students
8. J. Harvey Rodgers School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glassboro School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, NJ has a total population of 9,672 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, NJ
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, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, NJ.
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, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, NJ
How many schools are in Clayton, NJ?
Clayton, NJ has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,065 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Clayton score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Clayton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clayton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clayton
3 of 3 schools in Clayton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Clayton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.