Clayton High School is a comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Clayton, in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Clayton Public Schools.
Serving 431 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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
School Overview
Clayton High School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clayton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 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
#1699 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
31%
14%
White
45%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #1699 out of 2,184 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
431 students attend Clayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Clayton High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton High School part of?
Clayton High School is part of Clayton Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
2 10/10/2025
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.
4 10/10/2025
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!
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