Schools in Clayton Public School District, New Jersey (2025)
3 schools · 1,445 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 431.
Clayton Public School District, in New Jersey, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,445 students. By level there are 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 high; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Clayton Public School District's schools is 431, below the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Clayton Middle School (39.8, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), followed by Herma S. Simmons Elementary School (39.4, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Clayton High School (32.1, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Herma S. Simmons Elementary School (715 students), Clayton High School (431 students), Clayton Middle School (299 students).
Ranked schools in Clayton Public School District
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 140Clayton Middle SchoolClayton · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 299 students
- 239Herma S. Simmons Elementary SchoolClayton · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 715 students
- 332Clayton High SchoolClayton · Public High12% Math proficiency · 431 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton Middle School Clayton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 2 | Herma S. Simmons Elementary School Clayton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 715 |
| 3 | Clayton High School Clayton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 431 |
Compare the top 3 schools in Clayton Public School District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Clayton Public School District?
Clayton Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Clayton Public School District with a Success Index (US) of 39.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Clayton Public School District?
Clayton Public School District has 3 schools (1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 high) educating 1,445 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Clayton Public School District?
The median Enrollment across schools in Clayton Public School District is 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.