For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 312 students in Clayton, AL.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clayton, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Clayton, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eufaula School - Eufaula Campus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
315 Outback Road
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 687-4441
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 687-4441
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, AL include Barbour County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clayton?
1 public middle schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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