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Best Schools in Clayton, WI
Clayton, WI has 19 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,033 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Clayton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton, WI
The top high schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Farm High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Farm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
2. Turtle Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
3. Clayton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
4. Clear Lake High
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Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students
5. Barron High
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Projected Test Scores
Barron Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
6. Amery High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amery School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, WI
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amery School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
2. Prairie Farm Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Farm Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 90 Students
3. Clear Lake Junior High
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Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 100 Students
4. Clayton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
5. Turtle Lake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 103 Students
6. Riverview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barron Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, WI
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lien Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amery School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 347 Students
2. Amery Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amery School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 285 Students
3. Turtle Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
4. Clayton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Clayton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
5. Prairie Farm Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Farm Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
6. Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
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Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 284 Students
7. Woodland Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Barron Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, WI has a total population of 1,796 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, WI
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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, WI.
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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, WI
How many schools are in Clayton, WI?
Clayton, WI has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,033 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Clayton score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Clayton 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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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clayton
3 of 3 schools in Clayton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Clayton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.