For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 751 students in Clayton, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Clayton, NC is Johnston Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Clayton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnston Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Scholar Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Gr: K-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Clayton, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clayton, NC include Johnston Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Clayton?
1 public charter schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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