Best Clayton Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,838 students in Clayton, NC.

The top ranked public high schools in Clayton, NC are Cleveland High School and Clayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clayton, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Clayton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).