Clayton Ridge Community School District

The Clayton Ridge Community School District consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from the surrounding area.

Among the standout schools in the district, Clayton Ridge High School ranks 14th out of 340 Iowa high schools and earns a 5-star rating, with excellent test scores and a strong 88.3% 4-year graduation rate. Similarly, Clayton Ridge Elementary School ranks 127th out of 576 Iowa elementary schools and earns a 4-star rating, boasting very high test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Iowa Virtual Academy lags behind the district and state averages in test scores.

The district faces some challenges, including a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% across all schools, and significant disparities in per-student spending, ranging from $23,579 at Clayton Ridge Middle School to $28,257 at Clayton Ridge High School. Additionally, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, particularly at Clayton Ridge High School (39.11%), suggest potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance.