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Clayton Schools

Schools graded

Cities served

Students

399

Students per teacher

12.5

Grades

Pre-K to 12

Area

2,631 sq mi

State

Clayton is a public school district in New Mexico, based in Union County (Clayton). SchoolGrade grades 4 of its schools on actual versus projected test scores; every school below has its own page.

Clayton on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for Clayton

Average SchoolGrade

B+

Meeting or exceeding expectations

100%

Exceeding

75%

Avg actual scores

37.5%

Avg projected

29.8%

4 of 4 schools in Clayton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 3

Best schools in Clayton

Statewide rankings: all 155 high schools in New Mexico · all 143 middle schools in New Mexico · all 412 elementary schools in New Mexico

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

A- Kiser Elementary (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
B+ Clayton Junior High (Middle school, exceeds expectations)
B Clayton High (High school, exceeds expectations)
B- Alvis Elementary (Elementary school, meets expectations)

Every school in Clayton

Where Clayton schools are

Cities and towns served (1)

Clayton (4)

About this district

State: Best schools in New Mexico
County: Union County
Type: regular local school district
Setting: remote rural (NCES locale of the district office)
Enrollment: 399 students with 32 full-time-equivalent teachers and 60 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
NCES district ID: 3500510
Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

Nearby school districts

Springer (3 schools, 59 mi)
Logan (4 schools, 60 mi)
Maxwell (3 schools, 65 mi)
Raton (3 schools, 65 mi)
San Jon (3 schools, 82 mi)
Tucumcari (3 schools, 92 mi)
Las Vegas City (5 schools, 98 mi)
Cimarron (6 schools, 98 mi)

Questions about Clayton

How many schools are in Clayton?

SchoolGrade grades 4 public schools in Clayton, across 1 city or town. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does Clayton serve?

The largest by graded schools: Clayton.

How good are the schools in Clayton?

Across the 4 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is B+, with 37.5% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 29.8%. 100% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend Clayton?

399 students were enrolled in Clayton in the 2023-24 school year, about 12.5 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is Clayton?

Clayton is in New Mexico, based in Union County, with its district office in Clayton. Its boundary covers about 2,631 sq mi.