West Clayton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clayton, North Carolina 27520 · Johnston County Public Schools
#1107 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#44192 of 50,301 nationally
About West Clayton Elementary
West Clayton Elementary is a public elementary located in Clayton, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 742 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1107th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (46th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 742.
There are 14 schools in Clayton; West Clayton Elementary ranks 11th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Clayton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Clayton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Clayton High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,929 students · 853 m away
Clayton Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students · 1.3 km away
Cooper Academy
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 2.2 km away
Johnston Charter Academy
Clayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
677 students · 2.8 km away
East Clayton Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students · 6.2 km away
Riverwood Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students · 6.9 km away
Riverwood Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students · 7.1 km away
Powhatan Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students · 7.4 km away
Swift Creek Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students · 7.6 km away
Polenta Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Pineville Elementary
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
742 students
Ballentine Elementary
Fuquay Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
Winecoff Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
Moyock Elementary
Moyock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
Grove Park Elementary School
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
Ballantyne Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
745 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Clayton Elementary a good school?
West Clayton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 21.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1107 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Clayton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
West Clayton Elementary ranks #1107 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #44192 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Clayton Elementary?
West Clayton Elementary had 742 students in 2025.
Is West Clayton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Clayton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Clayton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Clayton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.