Best Schools in Clayton, IL
Clayton, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,098 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Clayton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton, IL
The top high schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students
2. Brown County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 212 Students
3. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, IL
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
2. Brown County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, IL
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central 3-4 Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 110 Students
2. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students
3. Brown County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 262 Students
4. Central Elementary Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, IL has a total population of 982 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clayton, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clayton, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, IL
How many schools are in Clayton, IL?
Clayton, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,098 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Clayton score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Clayton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clayton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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