As one of the fastest growing suburbs in Johnston County, Clayton has a population of around 26,000 residents and 10 public schools from which to choose. The community also offers its fair share of private and charter schools for students to broaden their horizons. If you're thinking about moving to Clayton, trust Linda Craft Team Realtors to show you around! We have decades of local experience in the Clayton area, and we'd love to lend you our hyper-local expertise!
Discover JCPSJohnston County Public Schools
District Accolades
- A- Niche ranking for college prep
- 93% graduation rate
- 4% annual enrollment increase
District Overview
- 37,295 total students
- 2,600 total teachers
- 46 total schools
Clayton Elementary Schools
Clayton Middle Schools
Public Schools
Private Schools
Clayton High Schools
Public Schools
Private Schools
Sports, Curriculum, and Special Programs
Sports
Johnston County's robust athletics program allows students of all ages to stay fit and participate in a variety of sports. The district has produced countless Olympians and professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Here are just a few of the district's most popular programs:
- Football
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
- Track & field/cross country
- Soccer
- Cheerleading
Classes & Programs
Though each institution varies, JCPS as a whole features a variety of different curriculum initiatives for its students, as well as a robust early college program. Here are just a few of the district's specialties:
- Gifted and talented programs
- Special education
- Arts and music
- Clubs and honor societies
- Technology initiatives
- ESL services
- Career and Technical Leadership Academy
- CTE courses
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