Clayton Middle School

490 Guy Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 573 students in grades 6-8, Clayton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clayton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Clayton Middle School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
573 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clayton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1563 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clayton Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clayton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clayton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clayton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clayton Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clayton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clayton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clayton Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clayton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Clayton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clayton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clayton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clayton Middle School's ranking?
Clayton Middle School is ranked #1563 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Clayton Middle School often compared to?
Clayton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Clayton Middle School?
573 students attend Clayton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Clayton Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton Middle School?
Clayton Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clayton Middle School offer ?
Clayton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clayton Middle School part of?
Clayton Middle School is part of Johnston County School District.

School Reviews

4   8/18/2020
It's every good school my cuz plays on the football team the school seems very nice the people there are nice to and I Am going to 6th grade to that school .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - aida gomez
4   9/9/2017
There is nothing wrong with the school. The teachers are trying the hardiest to help the student learn.Yes sometimes a student is mean to another student by hey that is life.Its going to happen in all school no matter what> Its not the schools fault it is the student that is picking on other students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - makayla
2   9/24/2016
I have had few complaints the last 2 years but this year I am not satisfied at all.I will think twice before I send my son there when it is his turn in a few years.
- Posted by Parent - david

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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