For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,001 students in Clifton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Clifton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,001 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clifton Independent School District, which is ranked #486 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
56%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,386 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,853 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,386
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,853
$14,079
Best Clifton Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Key Ave
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1856
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1856
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Clifton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Ave Q
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1845
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1845
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Key Ave
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1875
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1875
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clifton Independent School District?
Clifton Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,001 students.
What is the rank of Clifton Independent School District?
Clifton Independent School District is ranked #486 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton Independent School District?
56% of Clifton Independent School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clifton Independent School District?
Clifton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Clifton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,853 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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