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Education

Clayton residents enjoy a range of educational choices, from outstanding public and private schools to institutions of higher learning.

Johnston County Schools, which is comprised of 35 schools, serves about 26,200 students from kindergarten through grade 12. In the Clayton area, West Clayton Elementary, East Clayton Elementary, Cooper Elementary, Riverwood Elementary and River Dell Elementary schools serve grades K-5; Clayton Middle School and Riverwood Middle School serve grades 6-8; and Clayton High School and West Johnston High School serve grades 9-12. All schools are accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.

The Johnston County Schools strive to create an atmosphere of communication among students, faculty and the community, in order to encourage the development of well-rounded students, taking into account social responsibility, diverse teaching methods and practical considerations. As a result of these efforts, Johnston County Schools rank in the top 20 percent of North Carolina schools, with an average SAT above the national average and National Board Certified faculty.

For more information, call the Johnston County Schools Central Office in Smithfield at 919-934-6032.

Johnston Community College, located about 10 miles east of Clayton in Smithfield, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. It has an enrollment of approximately 6,000 and offers a wide variety of associate degree programs.

The college also houses the Small Business Center for Johnston County. For more information, contact Johnston Community College at 919-934-3051.

There are many other colleges, universities and technical schools within commuting distance of Clayton, including North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University.