Best Clayton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 62 students in Clayton, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Clayton, NM is Clayton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Clayton, NM (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Junior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: 7-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Clayton, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: 5-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, NM include Clayton Junior 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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