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Schools in Clayton · Northmont City School District

Clayton’s public schools outscore 74% of Ohio districts

In Clayton, 61% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clayton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#355of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
67%
▲ 8 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
61%
▲ 9 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
98%
▲ 12 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.6K
▼ 6% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.7
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
3,303 students on the public path
In brief

Clayton’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1128 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Clayton’s, its schools beat 59%, lower than their 74% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,644 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Northwood Elementary School, then Northmont High School. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Clayton’s grade

B+ Test scoresA+ Graduation

B+: better than 74% of Ohio school districts, #355 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 74%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1128)Better than 59%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,528 test results and a graduating class of 400 could put Clayton anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Clayton’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,504 in math, 2,553 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clayton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Kleptz Early Childhood Learning CenterNorthmont City School DistrictNo scores
2–7Northwood Elementary SchoolNorthmont City School DistrictB
8–12Northmont High SchoolNorthmont City School DistrictB−

Clayton’s public schools are run by Northmont City School District, which also serves Clay, Englewood, Phillipsburg and Union. Parts of Clayton (4% of its land) are served by Trotwood-Madison City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Northmont City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 4,676 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 17.7 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$15,644OH $16,610 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading67%
State average 59.5% · 2553 students tested
Math61%
State average 52.2% · 2504 students tested

Clayton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Clayton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ClaytonB+Northmont City
EnglewoodB+Northmont City
UnionB+Vandalia-Butler City PK–12 · Northmont City PK–12
ButlerB+Vandalia-Butler City
ClayA−Brookville Local PK–12 · Northmont City PK–12 · Tri-County North Local PK–12
TrotwoodC−Trotwood-Madison City
HarrisonC−Dayton City PK–12 · Northridge Local PK–12

3 of the 6 neighbors share Northmont City with Clayton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Clayton

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Claytonby address
Northwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–7 · Dayton
B
362 students16:1Rate it →
Northmont Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
716 students16:1Rate it →
Northmont High School
High · Grades 7–12
B−
1,369 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Claytonin other towns
Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1
856 students20:1Rate it →

Questions about Clayton’s schools

Are Clayton’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clayton children attend outscore 74% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #355 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clayton in?

Northmont City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,676 students in 8 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Clayton are served by Trotwood-Madison City.

What is Clayton’s graduation rate?

98% of the class of 2023 in Northmont City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Clayton spend per student?

$15,644 in Northmont City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.