Summary:
The 08312 zip code is home to a single high school, Clayton High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with lower test scores and graduation rates compared to state averages.
Clayton High School's four-year graduation rate of 91.3% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.0% is lower than the state's. However, the school struggles with a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%. Academically, only 23.7% of 9th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 49.9%. The school's overall performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined from 271 out of 422 schools in 2022-2023 to 367 out of 434 schools in 2024-2025, with its rating dropping from 2 stars to 1 star.
The data suggests that Clayton Public School District faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 46.77% of Clayton High School students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This economic disadvantage may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 indicates that the school has the potential to provide more individualized attention and support to its students, which could help address these challenges and improve outcomes.
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