Top Rankings
Clayton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 345 students in Clayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Clayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
345 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clayton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
60%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
36%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,449 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,693 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,449
$14,756
Spending / Student
$24,693
$14,121
Best Clayton School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alvis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: PK-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clayton Junior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: 7-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Clayton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 South 5th St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton School District?
Clayton School District manages 3 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District is ranked #34 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton School District?
60% of Clayton School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Clayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,693 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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