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14 schools in Clayton

North Carolina · Public K-12

14 public-school campuses operate inside Clayton, with roughly 13,708 K-12 students enrolled (8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Clayton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,708
+2,133 (+18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+2 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
24%
was 17%
% Black
23%
was 18%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
American Leadership Academy - JohnstonCombinedKG-122,082
Clayton HighHigh09-121,929
Clayton MiddleMiddle06-08609
Cleveland ElementaryElementaryPK-05851
Cleveland HighHigh09-121,889
Cooper AcademyElementaryPK-05447
East Clayton ElementaryElementaryPK-05524
Johnston Charter AcademyElementaryKG-08677
Powhatan ElementaryElementaryPK-05656
River Dell ElementaryElementaryPK-05981
Riverwood ElementaryElementaryPK-05728
Riverwood MiddleMiddle06-08902
Swift Creek MiddleMiddle06-08691
West Clayton ElementaryElementaryPK-05742

About Clayton

Clayton, North Carolina is home to 14 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 13,708 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Clayton is around 979 students, 71% higher than the North Carolina average of about 571.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 13,708 students, grew 18% from the 11,575 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Clayton gained 2 schools, going from 12 to 14. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment increased from 17% to 24%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Clayton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Clayton, North Carolina?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Clayton, with a combined enrollment of about 13,708.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Clayton?
American Leadership Academy - Johnston is the largest public school in Clayton by enrollment, with approximately 2,082 students.
What school districts serve Clayton?
Clayton is served by 3 public school districts, including American Leadership Academy - Johnston, Johnston County Public Schools, Johnston Charter Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Clayton cover?
Public schools in Clayton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Clayton?
2 of the 14 public schools in Clayton are charter schools.