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 299 students in grades 6-8, Clayton Middle 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% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clayton Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clayton, NJ, covering approximately 7.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clayton Middle School's student population of 299 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clayton Middle 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 Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#1928 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
28%
14%
White
38%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton Middle School's ranking?
Clayton Middle School is ranked #1928 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clayton Middle School often compared to?
Clayton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsway Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Clayton Middle School?
299 students attend Clayton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Clayton Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clayton Middle School?
Clayton Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clayton Middle School offer ?
Clayton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton Middle School part of?
Clayton Middle School is part of Clayton Public School District.
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