Clayton

The town of Clayton, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Crain Elementary School and Clayton High School. Crain Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, while Clayton High educates students in grades 9-12. The schools in this small town have some notable characteristics, including a high percentage of Native American students and varying performance levels.

Crain Elementary School stands out for its significant Native American student population, which makes up over 32% of the student body - significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, Clayton High School has seen its statewide ranking decline in recent years, dropping from 182 out of 251 high schools in 2015-2016 to 209 out of 439 in 2022-2023. This decline in performance is noteworthy, especially given the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student.

Across both schools, the data reveals some interesting trends. Crain Elementary has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 75.21%, while Clayton High has a rate of 69.79%. Additionally, the spending per student varies significantly, with Crain Elementary spending $9,668 per student and Clayton High spending $16,734 per student. These differences in resource allocation and student demographics provide a complex picture of the educational landscape in Clayton.