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Best Schools in Clayton, NM
Clayton, NM has 5 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary) serving 396 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, 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, NM
The top high schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
2. Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nm Corrections • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, NM
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kiser Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 51 Students
2. Clayton Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, NM
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alvis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 157 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, NM has a total population of 2,975 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, NM
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, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, NM.
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, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, NM
How many schools are in Clayton, NM?
Clayton, NM has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 396 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Clayton score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, 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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clayton
4 of 5 schools in Clayton carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Clayton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.