Top Rankings
Clayton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,416 students in Clayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Clayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Clayton School District are Meramec Elementary School, Clayton High School and Wydown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Clayton School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,416 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clayton School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 557 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
61%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,231 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,107 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,231
$15,081
Spending / Student
$24,107
$13,908
Best Clayton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 844 students
Rank: #33.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7447 Wellington Way
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton School District?
Clayton School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,416 students.
What is the rank of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District is ranked #5 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton School District?
61% of Clayton School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Clayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,107 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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