Best Clayton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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).