Top Rankings
Clayton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,436 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 10% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,436 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Clayton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#518 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
32%
# Black Students
356 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
25%
15%
# White Students
681 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
48%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
101
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
78
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
34
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,931 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,809 is less than the state median of $26,228. 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
$21,931
$27,348
Spending / Student
$19,809
$26,228
Best Clayton Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite A
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite B
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton Public School District?
Clayton Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,436 students.
What is the rank of Clayton Public School District?
Clayton Public School District is ranked #522 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton Public School District?
48% of Clayton Public School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% 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 $19,809 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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