During the October 28, 2025 Special Session meeting the Johnston County Board of Education voted to approve the Clayton High rebuild project. This exciting, long-awaited project will provide state-of-the-art facilities for Johnston County students, including 99 total teaching spaces, 19 CTE classes/labs, 13 Science Labs, a main and auxiliary gym, athletic fields and facilities, an extraordinary auditorium with a seating capacity of 762, and so much more, providing the learning spaces Clayton area families will be proud of for many years to come. The total project cost is $134,381,316. The request to the Johnston County Board of Commissioners is to fund the remaining cost of $129,381,316. 

• Educating 9th-12th Grade students for their ongoing educational journey.

• 99 Total Teaching Spaces where learning meets exceptional programs and pathways.

• Capacity for up to 2,300 students who will become future entrepreneurs, teachers, world leaders, and more.

• Three-Story Design maintains a centralized feel while providing ample space.

• Open Concept allowing for a multitude of collaborative learning spaces.

• December 2025 first phase of new construction begins.

• January 2028 second phase of new construction and demolition of current building begins.

• Address: 600 S. Fayetteville St.Clayton, NC 27520

• Design Team: LS3P

• Construction Manager: Barnhill Contracting Company