Schools in Clayton, North Carolina (2025)
14 schools · 13,708 students · 12 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 742.
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Ranked schools in Clayton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 143Riverwood ElementaryClayton · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 728 students
- 243Johnston Charter AcademyClayton · Charter Elementary39% Math proficiency · 677 students
- 341Cleveland ElementaryClayton · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 439Riverwood MiddleClayton · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 902 students
- 539Cleveland HighClayton · Public High60% Math proficiency · 1,889 students
- 634River Dell ElementaryClayton · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 981 students
- 733Swift Creek MiddleClayton · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 691 students
- 832Clayton HighClayton · Public High50% Math proficiency · 1,929 students
- 930Powhatan ElementaryClayton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 656 students
- 1029East Clayton ElementaryClayton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 524 students
- 1121West Clayton ElementaryClayton · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 742 students
- 1220Clayton MiddleClayton · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 609 students
- 1314Cooper AcademyClayton · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 447 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverwood Elementary Clayton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.3 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 728 |
| 2 | Johnston Charter Academy Clayton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 43.2 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 677 |
| 3 | Cleveland Elementary Clayton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 4 | Riverwood Middle Clayton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 902 |
| 5 | Cleveland High Clayton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.6 Lower 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 1,889 |
| 6 | River Dell Elementary Clayton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 981 |
| 7 | Swift Creek Middle Clayton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 691 |
| 8 | Clayton High Clayton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 1,929 |
| 9 | Powhatan Elementary Clayton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 656 |
| 10 | East Clayton Elementary Clayton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 11 | West Clayton Elementary Clayton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.1 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 742 |
| 12 | Clayton Middle Clayton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 609 |
| 13 | Cooper Academy Clayton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 447 |
Other schools in Clayton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Clayton?
Riverwood Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Clayton with a Success Index (US) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 13,708 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Clayton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Clayton is 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.