For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,945 students in Clayton, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, NC are Johnston Charter Academy, Riverwood Middle School and Swift Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clayton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Scholar Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Grades: K-8
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Riverwood Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 Athletic Club Blvd
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 359-2769
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 359-2769
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #33.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Norris Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 262-0750
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 262-0750
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Guy Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-5811
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-5811
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, NC include Johnston Charter Academy, Riverwood Middle School and Swift Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clayton?
4 public middle schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clayton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clayton include: Swift Creek Middle School vs. Clayton Middle School, Clayton Middle School vs. Riverwood Middle School
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