High Schools in Clayton Municipal Schools

The Clayton High School is the sole high school located in Clayton, New Mexico. Over the past three school years, the school's ranking has declined from 77 to 79 out of 131 New Mexico high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars out of 5, suggesting a potential decline in overall performance and competitiveness.

Academically, Clayton High School lags behind the state averages, with only 37.04% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 41.69%, and 33.33% proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.44%. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 71.43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite its challenges, Clayton High School maintains a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which may have implications for the breadth of course offerings and extracurricular activities available to its 119 students. The school's performance and the unique needs of its student population will likely require targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes and competitiveness.