Top Rankings
Clayton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,467 students in Clayton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Clayton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,467 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Clayton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#564 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
251 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
33%
# Black Students
384 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
26%
15%
# White Students
660 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
45%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
141 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
119
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
87
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
110
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
19
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,391 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,468
$27,145
Spending / Student
$19,391
$26,033
Best Clayton Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite A
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite B
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton Public School District?
Clayton Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,467 students.
What is the rank of Clayton Public School District?
Clayton Public School District is ranked #560 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton Public School District?
45% of Clayton Public School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton Public School District?
Clayton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Clayton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,391 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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