Is Clayton High School a good school?

Clayton High School ranks 271 st of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clayton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Clayton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clayton High School?

Students at Clayton High School are 46% White, 29% African American, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Clayton High School?

Clayton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Herma S. Simmons Elementary School Middle : Clayton Middle School

Clayton High School

Public 9-12

55 Pop Kramer Blvd
Clayton, NJ 08312-1700

(856) 881-8701

District: Clayton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,878

Feeder schools for Clayton High School:

Elementary:	Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Middle:	Clayton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 454

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.0%

African American:

28.9%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clayton High School ranks worse than 64.2% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.25. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Clayton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Clayton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46%), African American (28.9%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clayton High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Clayton High School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clayton High School is $8,878.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clayton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton High School 271^st of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Clayton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Clayton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton Public School District 493^rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clayton High School

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Rank History for all students at Clayton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	20.47	288^th	343	16.0%
2004	31.73	278^th	348	20.1%
2005	50.35	221^st	351	37.0%
2006	54.20	219^th	357	38.7%
2007	40.99	258^th	361	28.5%
2008	51.70	220^th	359	38.7%
2009	40.37	265^th	370	28.4%
2010	75.59	85^th	371	77.1%
2011	51.60	240^th	378	36.5%
2012	42.14	278^th	388	28.4%
2013	56.15	236^th	396	40.4%
2014	27.64	342^nd	411	16.8%
2015	36.03	244^th	406	39.9%
2016	30.96	279^th	409	31.8%
2017	29.99	276^th	411	32.8%
2018	20.89	346^th	415	16.6%
2019	18.04	338^th	416	18.8%
2021	25.07	298^th	405	26.4%
2022	22.24	319^th	415	23.1%
2023	30.25	271^st	422	35.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clayton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	32.50	237^th	355	33.2%
2019	15.68	341^st	349	2.3%
2021	18.51	299^th	333	10.2%
2022	28.14	253^rd	344	26.5%
2023	29.56	221^st	339	34.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clayton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	29.53	264^th	345	23.5%
2019	26.20	270^th	347	22.2%
2021	40.90	186^th	326	42.9%
2022	30.24	221^st	324	31.8%
2023	47.89	106^th	344	69.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Clayton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	21.96	328^th	403	18.6%
2019	24.69	300^th	408	26.5%
2021	23.83	311^th	402	22.6%
2022	21.41	319^th	414	22.9%
2023	32.16	251^st	416	39.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Clayton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	19.26	345^th	405	14.8%
2019	18.61	321^st	407	21.1%
2021	29.14	274^th	402	31.8%
2022	23.91	287^th	410	30.0%
2023	35.21	221^st	414	46.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Clayton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	24.67	223^rd	266	16.2%
2019	19.27	228^th	254	10.2%
2021	34.23	158^th	247	36.0%
2022	39.47	133^rd	256	48.0%
2023	34.79	151^st	250	39.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clayton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	51.10	141^st	368	61.7%
2019	46.08	162^nd	364	55.5%
2021	38.18	215^th	374	42.5%
2022	31.67	247^th	382	35.3%
2023	33.31	233^rd	385	39.5%

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Rank History for White students at Clayton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	12.41	316^th	340	7.1%
2019	11.79	307^th	339	9.4%
2021	22.41	276^th	336	17.9%
2022	18.31	281^st	335	16.1%
2023	36.60	178^th	335	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clayton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	258	81	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1989	262	67	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1990	246	79	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1991	254	77	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1992	273	78	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1993	256	78	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1994	247	75	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1995	219	67	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1996	219	67	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1998	244	91	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1999	227	70	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2000	226	64	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	296
2001	232	69	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	312
2002	225	76	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	312
2003	225	76	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	312
2004	223	84	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2005	220	82	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2006	233	77	5	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	328
2007	229	89	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	335
2008	238	98	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	357
2009	227	98	9	11	2	0	0	0	347
2010	211	98	12	12	2	0	2	0	337
2011	211	84	11	20	3	0	6	0	335
2012	153	68	6	16	3	0	4	0	250
2013	201	92	6	33	3	1	13	0	349
2014	187	96	8	38	2	1	16	0	348
2015	206	97	9	43	4	2	20	0	381
2016	212	113	7	43	4	0	25	0	404
2017	207	121	12	42	3	0	26	0	411
2018	210	113	12	51	2	0	28	0	416
2019	205	115	6	51	0	0	32	0	409
2020	203	107	10	53	0	0	39	0	412
2021	207	100	8	62	1	0	42	0	420
2022	221	110	8	59	2	0	41	0	441
2023	209	131	7	63	2	0	42	0	454

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clayton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	26.0	13.5	n/a
1989	341	25.0	13.6	n/a
1990	339	28.0	12.1	14.7
1991	340	27.0	12.5	13.8
1992	357	27.0	13.2	16.2
1993	340	27.4	12.4	16.2
1994	333	27.4	12.2	14.1
1995	300	16.0	18.8	23
1996	300	16.0	18.8	23
1998	342	19.6	17.4	17
1999	303	20.0	15.2	19.5
2000	296	21.8	13.5	32.2
2001	312	22.8	13.7	30.4
2002	312	26.0	12.0	27.2
2003	312	26.0	12.0	27.2
2004	324	32.0	10.1	26.2
2005	320	31.1	10.3	n/a
2006	328	32.0	10.3	22.9
2007	335	36.0	9.3	21.2
2008	357	32.0	11.2	87.4
2009	347	35.0	9.4	28.2
2010	337	32.0	10.5	32.3
2011	335	30.5	10.9	39.4
2012	250	31.1	8.0	40.8
2013	349	40.0	8.7	47.3
2014	348	34.0	10.2	51.4
2015	381	36.0	10.5	56.4
2016	404	44.0	9.1	52.7
2017	411	43.0	9.5	51.8
2018	416	44.0	9.4	49.3
2019	409	43.0	9.5	47.4
2020	412	42.0	9.8	48.8
2021	420	41.0	10.2	44.3
2022	441	41.0	10.7	30.8
2023	454	35.0	12.9	43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clayton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	26.0	13.5	n/a
1989	341	25.0	13.6	n/a
1990	339	28.0	12.1	14.7
1991	340	27.0	12.5	13.8
1992	357	27.0	13.2	16.2
1993	340	27.4	12.4	16.2
1994	333	27.4	12.2	14.1
1995	300	16.0	18.8	23
1996	300	16.0	18.8	23
1998	342	19.6	17.4	17
1999	303	20.0	15.2	19.5
2000	296	21.8	13.5	32.2
2001	312	22.8	13.7	30.4
2002	312	26.0	12.0	27.2
2003	312	26.0	12.0	27.2
2004	324	32.0	10.1	26.2
2005	320	31.1	10.3	n/a
2006	328	32.0	10.3	22.9
2007	335	36.0	9.3	21.2
2008	357	32.0	11.2	87.4
2009	347	35.0	9.4	28.2
2010	337	32.0	10.5	32.3
2011	335	30.5	10.9	39.4
2012	250	31.1	8.0	40.8
2013	349	40.0	8.7	47.3
2014	348	34.0	10.2	51.4
2015	381	36.0	10.5	56.4
2016	404	44.0	9.1	52.7
2017	411	43.0	9.5	51.8
2018	416	44.0	9.4	49.3
2019	409	43.0	9.5	47.4
2020	412	42.0	9.8	48.8
2021	420	41.0	10.2	44.3
2022	441	41.0	10.7	30.8
2023	454	35.0	12.9	43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clayton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$98 (1.1%)	$8,780 (98.9%)	$8,878

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clayton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 338^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 271^st of 422 High schools	17%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton High School)	39.9	49	9.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Public School District)	39.9	49	9.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Clayton High School)	9	11.6	2.6%
9th Grade Algebra I (Clayton Public School District)	9	11.6	2.6%
9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	27.2	19.2	8%
9th Grade Geometry (Clayton High School)	28.6	23.8	4.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Clayton Public School District)	28.6	23.8	4.8%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	44.9	14.2%
10th Grade Algebra I (Clayton High School)	0	10	10%
10th Grade Algebra I (Clayton Public School District)	0	10	10%
10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)	7.8	13.2	5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Clayton High School)	7.6	11.5	3.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Clayton Public School District)	17.2	18.9	1.7%
End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)	43.3	35.1	8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Clayton High School)	9.1	10	0.9%
End of Course Geometry (Clayton Public School District)	9.1	10	0.9%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	409	454	11%
African American	115	131	13.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	51	63	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	205	209	2%
Two or More Races	32	42	31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.4%	43.4%	4%

Schools Near Clayton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)	NJSLA Algebra I (2023)			NJSLA Geometry (2023)		NJSLA Algebra II (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clayton High School	Public	9-12	55 Pop Kramer Blvd	Clayton	08312	Gloucester County	Clayton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 881-8701	454	35	12.9	43.4%	209 (46.0%)	131 (28.9%)	63 (13.9%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.3%)	30.3	271^st of 422 public high schools	35.8%		22.2	319^th of 415 public high schools	23.1%	48	19.1	49.0	11.6	10.0	11.5		10.0			$8,878	$98	$8,780
Delsea Regional High School	Public	9-12	242 Fries Mill Rd	Franklinville	08322	Gloucester County	Delsea Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 694-0100	1,074	87	12.3	19.5%	759 (70.7%)	114 (10.6%)	137 (12.8%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.0%)	27.5	289^th of 422 public high schools	31.5%		22.9	316^th of 415 public high schools	23.9%	27	25.1	33.9	10.0		9.9	44.2	44.2			$13,530	$198	$13,332
Williamstown High School	Public	9-12	700 N Tuckahoe Rd	Williamstown	08094	Gloucester County	Monroe Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 262-8200	1,782	125	14.2	25.7%	1,077 (60.4%)	358 (20.1%)	201 (11.3%)	54 (3.0%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	79 (4.4%)	37.4	227^th of 422 public high schools	46.2%		31.9	261^st of 415 public high schools	37.1%	34	20.8	39.4	26.5	7.5	19.8	78.4	77.1			$6,210	$19	$6,191
Glassboro High School	Public	9-12	560 Joseph L Bowe Blvd	Glassboro	08028	Gloucester County	Glassboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 652-2700	518	48	10.8	48.5%	175 (33.8%)	169 (32.6%)	110 (21.2%)	24 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.5%)	19	339^th of 422 public high schools	19.7%		19	341^st of 415 public high schools	17.8%	2	18.1	27.8	2.0		2.0	46.7	43.8
Washington Township High School	Public	9-12	519 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd	Sewell	08080	Gloucester County	Washington Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 589-8500	2,075	173	11.9	18.3%	1,492 (71.9%)	188 (9.1%)	197 (9.5%)	97 (4.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	87 (4.2%)	30.9	267^th of 422 public high schools	36.7%		17.5	352^nd of 415 public high schools	15.2%	85	26.9	44.3	13.5		13.3	17.1	17.1	40.8	40.8	$11,737	$312	$11,425
Pitman High School	Public	9-12	225 Linden Avenue	Pitman	08071	Gloucester County	Pitman Boro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 589-2121	330	35	9.4	17.3%	285 (86.4%)	15 (4.5%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	43.8	189^th of 422 public high schools	55.2%		26.7	290^th of 415 public high schools	30.1%	101	18.5	58.8	29.2		29.1	43.5	43.5			$11,990		$11,990
Timber Creek Regional High School	Public	9-12	501 Jarvis Road	Erial	08081	Camden County	Black Horse Pike Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 232-9703	1,166	91	12.8	23.7%	467 (40.1%)	455 (39.0%)	110 (9.4%)	53 (4.5%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (6.3%)	35.1	240^th of 422 public high schools	43.1%		30.6	269^th of 415 public high schools	35.2%	29	20.5	50.0	15.5	0.0	13.6	58.0	52.8			$10,893	$288	$10,605
Camden County Jdc	Public	7-12	Woodbury Turnersville Rd Lake	Blackwood	08012	Camden County	Camden County Jdc	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 374-6100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Clearview Regional High School	Public	9-12	625 Breakneck Rd	Mullica Hill	08062	Gloucester County	Clearview Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 223-2790	1,431	97	14.7	10.3%	1,159 (81.0%)	80 (5.6%)	103 (7.2%)	59 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.1%)	58	125^th of 422 public high schools	70.4%		57.4	123^rd of 415 public high schools	70.4%	2	27.2	60.4	45.5	11.5	31.9	84.0	82.7	78.9	78.9	$7,784	$50	$7,734
Gloucester County Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	1360 Tanyard Road	Sewell	08080	Gloucester County	Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(856) 468-1445	1,609	110	14.6	9.6%	1,204 (74.8%)	77 (4.8%)	136 (8.5%)	97 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	85 (5.3%)	52.7	146^th of 422 public high schools	65.4%		52.7	146^th of 415 public high schools	64.8%		29.4	58.7	37.0		36.6	45.1	45.1	54.5	54.5	$11,295	$556	$10,739

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