Top Rankings
Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,477 students in Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,477 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#564 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
264 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
34%
# Black Students
380 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
26%
15%
# White Students
663 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
45%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
97
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,259 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,322
$26,931
Spending / Student
$19,259
$25,828
Best Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite A
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite B
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,477 students.
What is the rank of Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District is ranked #559 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
45% of Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District?
Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Clayton ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,259 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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