For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 751 students in Clayton, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Clayton, NC is Johnston Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Clayton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Scholar Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 879-8190
Grades: K-8
| 751 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Clayton, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Clayton, NC include Johnston Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Clayton?
1 public charter schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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