- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clayton, NC
Clayton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370237001031
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Clayton, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Clayton Middle held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370237001031 · Clayton, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 16.9:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Clayton Middle held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clayton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
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
- This school 609
Clayton Middle
609 students
What this shows Clayton Middle reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Middle compares
Clayton Middle 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 27.9%
White 27.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Clayton Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Clayton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Middle
How many students attend Clayton Middle?
Clayton Middle has 609 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clayton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Middle is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton Middle?
52.9% of students at Clayton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Clayton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Middle?
Clayton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Clayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Clayton Middle, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.