Serving 454 students in grades 9-12, Clayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Clayton High School's student population of 454 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clayton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
Black
29%
15%
White
46%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton High School's ranking?
Clayton High School is ranked #1722 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clayton High School often compared to?
Clayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glassboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clayton High School?
The graduation rate of Clayton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Clayton High School?
454 students attend Clayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Clayton High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clayton High School offer ?
Clayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clayton High School part of?
Clayton High School is part of Clayton Public School District.
School Reviews
4 1/6/2022
This school has a great academic program, is technologically advanced, and has a family warmth that the teachers and administrators provide each day. I love the school!
2 10/5/2010
This school is a school that doesn't support the First Amendment, a 14 year old girl keeps getting suspended because of her an her parent religion. Just because of a nose piercing she has, she keeps getting suspended an soon if she doesn't follow the school rule she has to change schools, and just because of a school rule that is stupid. She is expressing her religion and the school is denying it so they are not supporting the First Amendment so in the end i would not recommend this school at all.
5 6/30/2009
They have a great academic program. You can be involved in music, just about any sport, and even art. They have drama club, and a whole bunch of others. They always give out awards.
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