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Clayton Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
490 Guy Rd, Clayton, NC 27520 · (919) 553-5811 · Part of Johnston County Schools
Students
609
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Clayton Middle
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 11.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency29%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts41%
State average 47.2%
Location
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490 Guy Rd, Clayton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6184
Grade 7211
Grade 8214
Enrollment over time
548’20
646’21
573’22
582’23
609’24
Up 11.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 36%Black 28%White 28%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.