Best Schools in Clayton, MI
Clayton, MI has 16 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,950 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Clayton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton, MI
The top high schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Onsted Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onsted Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Addison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
3. Sand Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sand Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 425 Students
4. Morenci Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morenci Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 289 Students
5. Hudson Area Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 438 Students
6. Adrian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adrian Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 781 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, MI
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Onsted Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onsted Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Addison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
3. Springbrook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adrian Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
4. Hudson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 200 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, MI
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Onsted Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onsted Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
2. Ruth Mcgregor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sand Creek Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
3. Addison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
4. Morenci Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morenci Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
6. Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adrian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, MI has a total population of 1,562 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, MI
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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, MI.
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, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, MI
How many schools are in Clayton, MI?
Clayton, MI has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,950 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Clayton score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Clayton don't meet 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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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 34%
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