Clayton School District
School District · Clayton, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Clayton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clayton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clayton High
Clayton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clayton Junior High
Clayton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kiser Elementary
Clayton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#46 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,699
+$728 vs New Mexico median
District size
399 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Clayton ranks #46 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Clayton's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Clayton High (8.1/10), Clayton Junior High (6.3/10), and Kiser Elementary (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Clayton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Clayton Junior High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Kiser Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Alvis Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clayton
Clayton is a Clayton, New Mexico school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 399 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. District-level spending was $19,699 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Clayton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clayton High, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Clayton students show an average math proficiency of 42.1% and ELA proficiency of 47.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clayton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clayton with test data.
Schools in Clayton
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Clayton
- Total Enrollment
- 399
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- District spending per student
- $19,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clayton?
The average composite rating for Clayton is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Clayton?
Clayton's district-level spending was $19,699 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clayton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clayton is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clayton?
Clayton High is the highest-rated school in Clayton with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Clayton?
Across schools in Clayton with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clayton compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Clayton has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.2%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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