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Clayton High

Public Grades 9-12

442^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 533 Wisconsin High Schools

Better than 17% of Wisconsin high schools

Summary

Clayton High is a very small rural public high school in Clayton, Wisconsin, serving 86 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Clayton School District. Its standout strength is completion: the school has posted 100% graduation rates from 2021–22 through 2024–25, with a 0.0% dropout rate in 2024–25, both above state averages. Classes are also the smallest among nearby schools, with a student–teacher ratio of 8.5 and per-student spending of $20,741 in 2024–25 — the highest in its comparison group. The district itself is ranked 280th of 432 Wisconsin districts.

Academics are the bigger question mark. In 2025–26, Clayton High ranked 442nd of 533 Wisconsin high schools (17th percentile, 1 star), down from the 32nd–36th percentile in 2023–24 and 2024–25. Tenth-grade proficiency fell below the state in every subject, and was the lowest among nearby schools in Social Studies (8.33%, versus 48.25% statewide) and English Language Arts (25.00%, versus 48.47%). Math (28.57%) and Science (32.14%) were also below state. By contrast, nearby Glenwood City High and Amery High are currently much higher-ranked. Because only 86 students attend, a handful of test-takers can swing these percentages sharply from year to year, though ELA has stayed below state across multiple years.

Chronic absenteeism, at 17.3%, matches the state average but is above the district's 12.4% and higher than most nearby schools. Subgroup results are mixed: effectiveness for low-income students was comparatively strong, ranking in the 64th to 77th percentile in recent years, while other subgroup rankings fell in 2025–26. Overall, Clayton High pairs excellent completion outcomes and generous resources with recent, sometimes severe, test-score weakness — especially in English Language Arts and Social Studies.

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,741

Per pupil spending ?

39.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004

(715) 948-2163

District: Clayton School District

Feeder schools for Clayton High:

Elementary:	Clayton Elementary
Middle:	Clayton Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2013 → 17th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Wisconsin average (92%)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wisconsin average (26% vs 46% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school26%

District avg26%

Wisconsin avg46%

442^nd of 533

Wisconsin public high schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 9 pts since 2017

From bottom 26% (2017) to bottom 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

280^th of 432Clayton School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	23.4	442 of 533	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	39.1	292 of 431	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.6	275 of 431	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	13.7	365 of 390	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	36.9	270 of 400	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.1	285 of 410	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.2	305 of 410	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	72.3	99 of 466	78.8%	★★★★☆
2014	37.2	360 of 462	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.1	361 of 457	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	76.3	65 of 452	85.6%	★★★★☆
2011	74.8	75 of 445	83.1%	★★★★☆
2010	38.5	376 of 450	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	47.4	315 of 438	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	54.9	260 of 437	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.6	196 of 292	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	35.6	242 of 287	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	30.7	347 of 461	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	55.1	158 of 358	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	19.2	309 of 353	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.3	310 of 332	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	43.6	203 of 343	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.0	92 of 355	74.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	162 of 446	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.3	76 of 335	77.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	23.1	385 of 462	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	42.8	232 of 380	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.9	138 of 365	62.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	11.0	265 of 285	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.8	258 of 266	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	23.4	211 of 261	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile+47 vs school

Female (2026)25th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)17th percentile~ school

White (2025)7th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Science32%-11 vs state

Mathematics29%-14 vs state

English Language Arts25%-23 vs state

Social Studies8%-40 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ACT English Language Arts (2026)	ACT Mathematics (2026)	ACT Science (2026)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners meeting all minimum immunization requirements	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clayton High	Public	9-12	236 Polk Ave W	Clayton	54004	Polk County	Clayton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 948-2163	86	10	8.5	39.5%	84 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	23.4	442^nd of 533 public high schools	17.1%		39.1	292^nd of 431 public high schools	32.3%	150	25.0	28.6	32.1	8.3			$20,741	$406	$20,335
Turtle Lake High	Public	9-12	205 Oak St N	Turtle Lake	54889	Barron County	Turtle Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 986-4470	119	12	9.7	37.8%	110 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	52.9	272^nd of 533 public high schools	49.0%		62.4	149^th of 431 public high schools	65.4%	123	35.7	39.3	39.3	62.1			$18,922	$858	$18,064
Clear Lake High	Public	9-12	1101 3rd St SW	Clear Lake	54005	Polk County	Clear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 263-2113	189	14	13.2	33.9%	172 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	65.3	181^st of 533 public high schools	66.0%		35.1	312^th of 431 public high schools	27.6%	131	60.0	50.9	50.9	29.4			$16,265	$416	$15,849
Amery High	Public	9-12	555 Minneapolis Ave S	Amery	54001	Polk County	Amery School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 268-9771	418	32	13.2	32.1%	375 (89.7%)	7 (1.7%)	19 (4.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	74.9	106^th of 533 public high schools	80.1%		47.5	243^rd of 431 public high schools	43.6%	137	49.5	49.5	55.5	71.6			$15,597	$522	$15,075
Prairie Farm High	Public	9-12	630 River Ave S	Prairie Farm	54762	Barron County	Prairie Farm Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 455-1861	125	11	11.5	32.0%	122 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51	282^nd of 533 public high schools	47.1%		78.3	66^th of 431 public high schools	84.7%	216	61.8	26.5	26.5	65.2			$18,515	$483	$18,033
Cumberland High	Public	9-12	1000 8th Ave	Cumberland	54829	Barron County	Cumberland School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 822-5121	285	24	12.0	37.2%	230 (80.7%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (9.5%)	4 (1.4%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	57.2	238^th of 533 public high schools	55.3%		51.7	211^th of 431 public high schools	51.0%	27	42.5	48.0	45.2	48.4			$17,639	$465	$17,174
Barron High	Public	9-12	1050 E Woodland Ave	Barron	54812	Barron County	Barron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 537-5627	310	24	12.8	46.5%	230 (74.2%)	30 (9.7%)	26 (8.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.2%)	27.7	424^th of 533 public high schools	20.5%		21	371^st of 431 public high schools	13.9%	53	38.9	23.6	33.3	26.5			$19,795	$397	$19,399
Unity High	Public	9-12	1908 150th St	Balsam Lake	54810	Polk County	Unity School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 825-2131	292	23	12.8	54.1%	239 (81.8%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	37.9	361^st of 533 public high schools	32.3%		28.7	340^th of 431 public high schools	21.1%	21	44.7	27.6	35.5	37.7			$14,524	$498	$14,026
Glenwood City High	Public	9-12	850 Maple St	Glenwood City	54013	St. Croix County	Glenwood City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 265-4266	186	16	11.9	27.4%	167 (89.8%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	75.8	99^th of 533 public high schools	81.4%		75.6	75^th of 431 public high schools	82.6%	24	63.8	70.2	55.3	38.2			$16,635	$505	$16,130

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton High

How many students attend Clayton High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Clayton High.

What schools feed into Clayton High?

Clayton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clayton Elementary
Middle : Clayton Middle

Is Clayton High a good school?

Clayton High ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Wisconsin high schools.

What district is Clayton High in?

Clayton School District

What is the racial makeup of Clayton High?

Students at Clayton High are 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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2018–19 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)Oct 20, 2026

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2025–26 ACT & Forward Exam scoresOct 1, 2026

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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