Clayton High vs Johnston Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,929 students
Johnston Charter Academy
Clayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
677 students
| Measure | Clayton High Clayton, North Carolina | Johnston Charter Academy Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 528 | #451 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12949 of 16,910 | #29818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,929 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnston Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 31.7).
- •Clayton High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Johnston Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Johnston Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Johnston Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.5).
- •Clayton High is the larger school with 1,929 students compared with 677.
- •Clayton High is a public school while Johnston Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clayton High better than Johnston Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Johnston Charter Academy ranks higher (43.2 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clayton High and Johnston Charter Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High: 1,929. Johnston Charter Academy: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High and Johnston Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Clayton High is 355th of 528 and Johnston Charter Academy is 451st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).