Clayton School District

323 South 5th St
Clayton, NM 88415
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 345 students in Clayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Clayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
345 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clayton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#31 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
30-34%
24%
45-49%
34%
35-39%
33%
(20-21)
70-79%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
60%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
36%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,449 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,693 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,449
$14,756
Spending / Student
$24,693
$14,121

Best Clayton School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
323 South 5th St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Junior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Alvis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: PK-4
| 164 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clayton School District?
Clayton School District manages 3 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District is ranked #41 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton School District?
60% of Clayton School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Clayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,693 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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