- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clayton, NC
Clayton High
Federal NCES profile for Clayton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370237001012
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton High ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Clayton, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Clayton High held near 1,942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.2 → 105.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-82 students YoY 370237001012 · Clayton, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,929 enr · 17.5:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Clayton High held near 1,942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.2 → 105.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clayton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- This school
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- South Johnston
South Johnston High
1,355 students
What this shows Clayton High reports 1,929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton High compares
Clayton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,929 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,929
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Clayton High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Johnston High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Clayton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton High
How many students attend Clayton High?
Clayton High has 1,929 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clayton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,024 (2022-23) → 1,942 (2023-24), nearly flat (-82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton High is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton High?
37.6% of students at Clayton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton High?
The largest demographic group at Clayton High is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Clayton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton High?
Clayton High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clayton High rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton High ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Clayton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Clayton High, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Cleveland High (1,889 students), and West Johnston High (1,563 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.