Clayton High School

The Varsity baseball coach (Houser) at Clayton Hight School is a complete joke! He allows how wealth the parents of students are as to how he coaches the baseball team. Example: The more money given to the Athleic booster program, the more the student gets to play and not be benched. He also makes it very clear that he does not want to be Approached by parents. Coach Houser is a disgrace as a coach and a PE teacher at Clayton High School
—Submitted by a parent

I have a daughter that attended Clayton High School. I agree that there needs to be work done by the principal to be more involved in the students. I think that things will get better as the overcrowding is not as much of an issue with the new high school in full service next year. I do not see where any of the posters are blaming others for the actions of their children or how a parents lack of guidance has anything to do with the inaction of the administration. I also don't see anything that warrants an attack on someones parenting skills. In my opinion, the school is not the best around and it's not the worst. If your child is involved in sports, I believe they would do better than average because that is mindset of Clayton high.
—Submitted by a parent

CHS has some really great teachers to include the Great JROTC Instructors. The principal is wonderful but the assistant principals could improve their methods of student interaction and guidance. My children went to this school and I was pleased with the education they received. They all have fond memories of this school and miss the feeling of community they experienced at CHS.
—Submitted by a parent

CHS has teachers who care about students, and is working hard to keep up with the quick-paced changes in a technology world. Students are well-behaved for the most part, and engaged in their learning. The principal is beginning to take ownership after taking over the position 2 years ago; he is making positive changes for all involved.
—Submitted by a parent

Wow, I can not believe what I am reading about this school. I graduated from here in 2009. Then it was not bad at all. The principle was very nice then and the kids at the school were not bad. But hearing all of this, I am disappointed and I do wish they find a better principle to run this school. I am glad that i graduated in 2009 and not now!

I agree with the other negative reviews of Clayton High. I wish I could afford private school so that I could take my son out. The principal at Clayton high is out of touch with the teachers and parents as well as the students. There is very little communication between school and home. My son complains about the smoking and drug use that takes place on school grounds. He also says that the bathrooms are so bad that he won't use them. The selection of classes is limited and I've only come across a couple of teachers who aren't burnt out and have no business teaching children. I can say that his freshman year was much better because of the freshman academy and the caring vice principle there. I would suggest the same as a previous poster, if you have a choice, try to live in an area with the new Corinth Holders High.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a student at Clayton high just tranferred here nov 2010. This is a Terrible school. There is crime, drugs, thugs, drinking. The teachers are nice. Sudents are racist, they cuss,drink, go to late night parties with their friends. They dont care about anything. The campus is old but thats not the problem its in an okay neighborhood. The buses stink they drop you off at school okay. But when it comes time to come home there might be a substitute driver and your child might miss the bus. The buses are nice, and so are the bus drivers. The enviroment at this school is very bad.
—Submitted by a student

Ugh! Took our son out and enrolled him in a private school. Thugs, drugs, teachers that don't care, principal does not have a handle on his staff or students. Very negative environment. Cannot believe the rating of this school....must be the locals that are related to each other and have been here for generations. There ARE some good kids at Clayton High School...Honors Students but the course selection is limited and the teachers will not let the AP and Honors students use the bathroom! This came from my child and others so there is a pattern here and not with the same teacher. Terrible, terrible, terrible. Move to an area that feeds into the new Corinth Holders High School (Riverwood, Flowers Plantation, etc) or go to a private school.
—Submitted by a parent

My kid is a senior this year and started as freshman.The freshman building is a great idea, since it keeps all the kids new to HS in one central place. There seems to be guidance counselor encouragement for kids to get on the "college bound" track. Their Middle College program is great opportunity to earn credits while still in HS. All of the kids are encouraged to pick an existing"special interest" (after school) club to be in, or they can create their own. Seems to be good family involvement. I don't hear about much crime or racism. Many of the kids in this area say yes ma'am and yes sir when speaking to adults. The principal keeps parents informed through an automated phone calling system. Great School. Would recommend it.
—Submitted by a parent

Another Good year , again I can say the teachers there are wonderful, always willing to help each kid succeed! If your kid doesnt succeed in this school it is simply because he or she is putting ZERO effort in. 2 of my 3 kids are not big or finnishing things they need pushing and prompting and between myself and the staff at CHS, in the end my children have learned you can't take shortcuts you have to DO THE WORK to pass. I am glad I chose for my kids to go there I have nothing bad to say about Clayton High, sure it might not be a beautiful new school, or have a Dance program like the other school or a award winning Band, But it's teacher have dedication and heart and do their best to give your kids an education! Thanks again for another great year!
—Submitted by a parent

I have enjoyed the school's contact and communication concerning the three children of mine who attended this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I loved this school! i had all of the classes that i wanted and even though i only went to chs for three months, i made alot of friends. There is almost no racism and everyone is pretty froendly. Mr stewart is the greatest. He is my favorite administrator. Everyone there is great!
—Submitted by a student

Horrible. I was tormented by bullies for four long years. There are a few teachers who care, but the administration was completely ineffective at helping me.
—Submitted by a student

I love this school! Teachers are great, and I have Never seen any racism nor heard my child say there is any. School scores well and students are ready to enter the real world.
—Submitted by a parent

i was very disappointed with this school reguarding my son. This school showed and demonstrated too much racism. I would like to know where in a parents handbook does it state that wearing gloves is against school policy. I would never send any of my other children to this school nor would i recommend it to another person or persons.
—Submitted by a parent

Last year my daughter was home schooled, I have very high standards for her and her environment and so far CHS has meet them all. She is on honor roll and doing great socially, my only disappointment is the lack of choices as far as electives go, other than that I would give it a 5 star review. I am very happy with the teachers and their parental communication. I would defiantly recommend this school. The teachers and staff are outstanding, I actually feel good about my daughter attending a public school.
—Submitted by a parent

I attend CHS and i think that it is the bomb! I love mr pearson!
—Submitted by a student

I would not want to teach anywhere else but at CHS!
—Submitted by a teacher

I am a student at CHS & I love it. I'm a freshman at the hightschool and the newly built 'freshman academy' is amazing. I'm thankful to be involved in such a wonderful school & reccomend it to everyone. I have never seen problems with bullying, fighting, drug use, etc. :) Incase you were wondering...
—Submitted by a student

CHS is pretty much just average. My family has traveled to different states and have experienced great school, and horrible ones. CHS has a small feel to it, good academics, and low on violence and discipline problems. The staff is pretty good with making themselves available. The area is nice, and really growing (maybe too fast). If your not obsessed with having your child in the 'best' schools...this is a decent choice.
—Submitted by a parent