CLAYTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Clayton Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district, located in Clayton, NC with about 587 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Clayton Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Clayton Middle School, located at 490 Guy Rd in Clayton, North Carolina, serves as a core educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its middle-grades students for the academic rigors of high school while helping them navigate the unique social and emotional challenges of their adolescent years.

The school’s website (cms.johnston.k12.nc.us) serves as a central hub for the Clayton Middle community, offering parents and students access to essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and communication tools. As part of a growing suburban area, Clayton Middle often emphasizes community involvement and collaboration, striving to maintain strong partnerships between educators, families, and the broader Johnston County community to ensure student success both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Clayton Middle at (919) 553-5811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.