Enrollment
121
High
DISTRICT 99 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLAYTON·NCES 350051000203
CLAYTON HIGH
323 SOUTH 5TH ST, CLAYTON, NM 88415 · (575) 374-9611 · Union County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL121 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
121 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 31 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 28 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 29 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 33 | 27% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within CLAYTON. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like CLAYTON HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYTON HIGH this school | 121 | 100.0% | N/A |
| LOVING HIGH LOVING | 225 | 95.1% | N/A |
| HAGERMAN HIGH HAGERMAN | 121 | 100.0% | N/A |
| RATON HIGH RATON | 350 | 98.9% | 30.6% |
| EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DEMING | 180 | 100.0% | N/A |
| EARLY COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES SANTA FE | 137 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CLAYTON HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 121 | #144 of 212 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #17 of 147 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
121
-3 (-2%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 206
Student : Teacher
7.4:1
was 12.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 121 | 16.4 | 7.4:1 | 100% (121) |
| 2023-24 | 119 | 9.2 | 12.9:1 | 71% (85) |
| 2022-23 | 131 | 8.7 | 15.0:1 | 66% (87) |
| 2020-21 | 124 | 10 | 12.4:1 | 58% (72) |
| 2017-18 | 137 | 10 | 13.7:1 | 50% (69) |
| 2015-16 | 134 | 11 | 12.2:1 | 52% (70) |
| 2010-11 | 166 | 14 | 11.9:1 | 60% (99) |
| 2000-01 | 235 | 16 | 14.7:1 | 29% (68) |
| 1990-91 | 206 | 16 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CLAYTON HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (137 to 121); teachers up 63% (10 to 16.4).
About CLAYTON HIGH
CLAYTON HIGH is a public high school run by CLAYTON in CLAYTON, New Mexico. School enrollment was 121 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in New Mexico is roughly 450 students; this school is 73% smaller than that.
CLAYTON HIGH is one school in CLAYTON, a system of 4 schools with 397 students.
At CLAYTON HIGH, Hispanic students make up 65% of the student body. The remaining shares are 34% White. Union County as a whole is about 40% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. Pick two students at random and there is a 46% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 7.4:1, with 16.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is lower than the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico. Lunch subsidy eligibility at CLAYTON HIGH is 100%. It compares with 85% for public schools in Union County.
CLAYTON HIGH is located in Union County, where the median household income is $46,694, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. CLAYTON HIGH is one of 7 public schools in the county.
The nearest public school is ALVIS ELEMENTARY, at about 0.4 miles. Around the school, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment at CLAYTON HIGH was 124 in 2020-21 and 121 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. The ratio was 12.4:1 in 2020-21 and 7.4:1 in 2024-25.
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Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,013
Census ACS
Median income
$46,694
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
534 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CLAYTON
- ALVIS ELEMENTARYElementary · 152 students
- KISER ELEMENTARYMiddle · 63 students
- CLAYTON JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 61 students
Other schools in CLAYTON
- ALVIS ELEMENTARYElementary · 152 students
- KISER ELEMENTARYMiddle · 63 students
- CLAYTON JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 61 students
- NORTHEASTERN NM CORRECTIONAL FACILITYHigh · 5 students
Other Clayton High schools
5 other US public schools in 6 states are named Clayton High. CLAYTON HIGH is the 4th largest of the 6.
- Clayton HighClayton, NC · 1,929 students
- CLAYTON HIGHCLAYTON, MO · 788 students
- Clayton High SchoolCLAYTON, NJ · 431 students
- Clayton High SchoolClayton, OK · 100 students
- Clayton HighClayton, WI · 86 students
Nearby schools
- ALVIS ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 152
- CLAYTON JUNIOR HIGH0.6 mi · 61
- KISER ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 63
- NORTHEASTERN NM CORRECTIONAL FACILITY3.2 mi · 5
- Texline School10.2 mi · 225
- Felt Elementary School22.6 mi · 56
Frequently asked questions
About CLAYTON HIGHHow large is CLAYTON HIGH?
CLAYTON HIGH enrolls approximately 121 students in grades 09-12.
Is CLAYTON HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
CLAYTON HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does CLAYTON HIGH have?
CLAYTON HIGH employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.
How diverse is CLAYTON HIGH?
CLAYTON HIGH reports a student body of 34% White, 65% Hispanic, 1% Asian.
Is CLAYTON HIGH public or private?
CLAYTON HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by CLAYTON.
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