For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 431 students in Clayton, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Clayton, AL is Barbour County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clayton, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbour County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 S Midway Street
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
168 Western Bypass
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3404
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3404
Gr: PK-1 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Clayton, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eufaula School - Eufaula Campus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
315 Outback Road
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 687-4441
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 687-4441
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clayton, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Clayton, AL include Barbour County High School.
How many public schools are located in Clayton?
2 public schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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