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Schools in Clayton · Clayton Public Schools

Clayton’s public schools outscore 80% of New Mexico districts

47% of students in Clayton’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the New Mexico average (34%). 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 New Mexico, not nationally.

#4of 73 New Mexico townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% 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
47%
▲ 13 pts vs NM 34%
2021–22
Math proficiency
32%
▲ 8 pts vs NM 24%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–89%
▲ 4–12 pts vs NM 76%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.7K
▲ 17% vs NM $17.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.8
NM 12.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
397 students on the public path
In brief

Clayton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 66 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of Clayton’s, its schools beat 92%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 47% and math 32% in spring 2022, against 34% and 24% statewide; 80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,689 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Clayton Junior High, then Clayton High. 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

A−: better than 80% of New Mexico school districts, #4 of 73 New Mexico towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Mexico average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New Mexico school districts we grade (139)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Mexico towns with similar household incomes (66)Better than 92%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 188 test results and a graduating class of 37 could put Clayton anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Clayton’s students in the tested grades sat them (189 in math, 188 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–4Alvis ElementaryClayton Public SchoolsNo scores
7–8Clayton Junior HighClayton Public SchoolsNo scores
9–12Clayton HighClayton Public SchoolsD−

Clayton’s public schools are run by Clayton Public Schools. 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.

Clayton Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 397 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 9.8 per teacher (NM 12.9)
$20,689NM $17,681 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading47%
State average 33.8% · 188 students tested
Math32%
State average 24.5% · 189 students tested

Clayton vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ClaytonA−Clayton

Every school in Clayton

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

District schools in Claytonby address
Alvis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4
152 students12:1Rate it →
Kiser Elementary
Middle · Grades 5–6
63 students14:1Rate it →
Clayton Junior High
Middle · Grades 7–8
61 students9:1Rate it →
Clayton High
High · Grades 9–12
D−
121 students7:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Northeastern NM Correctional Facility).

Questions about Clayton’s schools

Are Clayton’s schools good?

By New Mexico’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clayton children attend outscore 80% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #4 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 92%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clayton in?

Clayton Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 397 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Clayton kids go to high school?

Clayton High, with 121 students; its own test results earn a D−.

What is Clayton’s graduation rate?

80–89% of the class of 2023 in Clayton Public Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.

How much does Clayton spend per student?

$20,689 in Clayton Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What Clayton families are saying about school.

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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 New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.