Total enrollment
13,708
+1,196 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
14 schools in Clayton
North Carolina · Public K-12
14 public schools operate inside Clayton, with roughly 13,708 K-12 students enrolled (8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Clayton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
29,320
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
13,708
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
14
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy - Johnston | Combined | KG-12 | 2,082 |
| Clayton High | High | 09-12 | 1,929 |
| Clayton Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 609 |
| Cleveland Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 851 |
| Cleveland High | High | 09-12 | 1,889 |
| Cooper Academy | Elementary | PK-05 | 447 |
| East Clayton Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 524 |
| Johnston Charter Academy | Elementary | KG-08 | 677 |
| Powhatan Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 656 |
| River Dell Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 981 |
| Riverwood Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 728 |
| Riverwood Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 902 |
| Swift Creek Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 691 |
| West Clayton Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 742 |
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 13,708 students, grew 10% from the 12,512 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Clayton gained 1 school, going from 13 to 14.
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.