For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 312 students in Clayton, AL.
The top ranked public high 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Clayton, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barbour County High School, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clayton, AL (2025)
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 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 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 high schools in Clayton, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Clayton, AL include Barbour County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clayton?
1 public high schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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