Clayton HS

Clayton HS is a regular public high school located in the remote rural setting of Clayton, Oklahoma. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade and has an enrollment of 106 students with seven full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The academic performance at Clayton HS is noteworthy but shows room for improvement.

With a MySchoolScout Rating of 5.3 out of 10 and a state ranking of #947 out of 1752 schools, the school is in the 46th percentile across Oklahoma. In terms of proficiency scores, 30% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while only 10% meet that standard in Math. Clayton HS is situated in a small, rural community where the focus is on fostering student development and providing essential educational services to its tight-knit population.

With an enrollment of 106 students, Clayton HS is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Clayton HS are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Clayton HS may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.