Best Schools in Clayton, SC
Clayton, SC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,660 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Clayton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton, SC
The top high schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students
2. Whitmire Community School (high)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 281 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, SC
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 337 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, SC
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitmire Community School (elementary)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberry 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
2. Mccrorey-liston School Of Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, SC has a total population of 137 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, SC
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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, SC.
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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, SC
How many schools are in Clayton, SC?
Clayton, SC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,660 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Clayton score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Clayton greatly exceed 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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