For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 297 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 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 38% 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clayton, AL (2026)
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%
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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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