For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,025 students in Clifton, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Clifton, TX are Clifton Middle School, Clifton High School and Clifton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Clifton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Key Ave
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1856
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1856
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Clifton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Ave Q
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1845
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1845
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Key Ave
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1875
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1875
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Clifton, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 S Ave H
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1865
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1865
Grades: 3-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clifton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Clifton, TX include Clifton Middle School, Clifton High School and Clifton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clifton?
3 public schools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clifton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clifton include: Clifton Middle School vs. Clifton Elementary School, Clifton Elementary School vs. Clifton Middle School
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