Top Rankings
Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,477 students in Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
1,477 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
18%
34%
% Black
26%
14%
% White
45%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,259 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,322
$26,940
Spending / Student
$19,259
$25,837
Best Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Chestnut Street
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Clayton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite A
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Pop Kramer Blvd, Suite B
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Clayton, NJ 08312
(856) 881-8701
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 3 public schools serving 1,477 students.
What is the rank of Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #551 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District?
45% of Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Clayton 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,259 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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