Below Average
#2248 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Clayton High School
High School · Clayton Public School District · Clayton, NJ
A high school in Clayton, NJ where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55 POP KRAMER BLVD SUITE A, Clayton, NJ 08312
- Math 13% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clayton High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2021, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clayton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,448
Median home value
$248,000
Median rent
$1,204/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delsea Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
| Glassboro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–12 | 4.1 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Williamstown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,773 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clayton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clayton High School is listed in Clayton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clayton High School
Clayton High School is a public high school in Clayton, NJ, part of Clayton Public School District, serving approximately 464 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,248 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clayton High School
What grades does Clayton High School serve?
Clayton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clayton High School rank in NJ?
Clayton High School ranks #2,248 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clayton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clayton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clayton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clayton High School a charter school?
No, Clayton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clayton High School a Title I school?
No, Clayton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton High School?
46.8% of students at Clayton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (856) 881-8701
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 08312)
- 8,395
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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