Clayton Middle School
CLAYTON, NJ · Clayton Public School District · Grades 6-8
324th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
Clayton Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Clayton Middle School 324th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Clayton Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 298 students tested
Clayton Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 328 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 42.7% | ▼ 14.6 pts | |
| Black | 25.9% | 26.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 18.3% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 11.3% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Clayton Middle School
Typical home value $340K in zip 08312 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Clayton Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Bunker Hill Middle SchoolWashington Township School District · 3.4 mi away216th of 440
ELA 65% · Math 40% - 5Caroline L. Reutter SchoolTownship of Franklin School District · 3.7 mi away237th of 440
ELA 53% · Math 45% - 5Delsea Regional Middle SchoolDelsea Regional High School District · 3.9 mi away241st of 440
ELA 59% · Math 37% - 6Orchard Valley Middle SchoolWashington Township School District · 4.2 mi away219th of 440
ELA 66% · Math 38% - 2Thomas E. Bowe Middle SchoolGlassboro School District · 4.4 mi away368th of 440
ELA 36% · Math 21% - 4Williamstown Middle SchoolMonroe Township Public School District · 4.5 mi away294th of 440
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 5Chestnut Ridge Middle SchoolWashington Township School District · 6.2 mi away233rd of 440
ELA 65% · Math 35% - 3Ann A. Mullen Middle SchoolGloucester Township Public Schools · 7 mi away347th of 440
ELA 40% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clayton Middle School in?
Clayton Middle School is part of the Clayton Public School District district in CLAYTON, New Jersey.
Is Clayton Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Clayton Middle School 324th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Clayton Middle School?
White 43%, Black 26%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 11% (328 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Clayton Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08312 is $340K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.