Clayton High vs Tatum High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 356 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students
Tatum High
Tatum · Public high · Grades 9–12
129 students
| Measure | Clayton High Clayton, New Mexico | Tatum High Tatum, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 156 | #23 of 156 |
| National rank | #13546 of 16,910 | #8928 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 121 | 129 |
| Enrollment | 121 | 129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Clayton | Tatum |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tatum High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 29.0).
- •Clayton High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Tatum High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Tatum High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 100%).
- •Clayton High does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 9.2).
- •Tatum High is the larger school with 129 students compared with 121.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clayton High better than Tatum High?
On the Success Index (US), Tatum High ranks higher (48.0 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clayton High and Tatum High?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Tatum in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High: 121. Tatum High: 129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High and Tatum High rank in New Mexico?
Clayton High is 46th of 156 and Tatum High is 23rd of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).