Claysville School, a Berkeley Heights public prekindergarten in Guntersville, AL, maintained fluctuating state ranking positions from #281 in 2011 to #723 in 2019, showing a downward trend in overall rank performance.
Math proficiency ranged mostly from 15% to 39%, consistently lower than the Alabama state average of approximately 30–47% in recent years, with a notable decline from 40% in 2017 to as low as 15% in 2023.
Reading proficiency at varied between 20% and 59%, generally lower than the state average of about 39–47% in recent years, with scores declining from 59% in 2019 to 20% in 2023.
Enrollment dropped drastically from 336 students in 1999 to 21 in 2022, with free lunch eligibility reaching 100% in 2021 and 2022, indicating significant socioeconomic shifts in this Union County NJ high school.
The school served only prekindergarten students with a student–teacher ratio that varied widely over the years but registered 0:1 in 2022, reflecting a substantial reduction in staff and student population.
- Claysville School is closed, and its last recorded state ranking showed a volatile pattern rather than a steady climb or slide, while math and reading performance both weakened over time. The school ended with 0 enrollment in the provided data, so its final snapshot reflects closure rather than an active campus trajectory.
- Student population changes were substantial before closure, with enrollment falling from the 300s to 21 students by the last available count, and free lunch eligibility eventually reaching 100%. The school also became more diverse over time, with a strong long-term rise in diversity score.
- The last recorded overall state rank was 2018, and the trend was erratic, with a sharp drop early on, a rebound midstream, and another decline later. That pattern made the school’s standing unstable rather than consistently improving or worsening.
- Math proficiency dropped sharply from its early-2010s level and then stayed uneven at a lower level, while reading and language arts fell from a strong early baseline before a modest late rebound. Both subjects were ultimately weaker than their earlier performance, with math and reading trends pointing in the same negative direction.
- In the final profile, Claysville School served PK, had 0 students, and no student-teacher ratio was reported, marking it as a closed Guntersville, AL public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
21 students
Total Students Trends Over Years shows a long-term decline with a sharp shift after 2011, then a steep collapse since 2019. Enrollment fell from the 300s in the 1990s to the low 100s by 2019, then dropped to just 21 in 2022, which looks like a major school-structure change rather than a normal trend.
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years fell sharply from 1990 to 2020, with a major drop after 2011 and then a steep collapse after 2013. The count then leveled off at a very low level from 2014 to 2019 before dropping again in 2020.
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
47%
Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years at Claysville School shows a sharp drop from 2012 to 2015, then a lower, uneven level through 2019. The 2013 spike looks like a one-year break, so the main story for parents is that performance settled well below its early-2010s level.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
45%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency at Claysville School fell sharply from 2010 to 2018, then rebounded modestly in 2019 after a long period of weakness. The school’s rate was stable and high early on, but the sharp drop after 2013 makes the recent level the key takeaway today.
Hispanic
(21-22)26%
10%
Hispanic Student Percentage at Claysville School shows a long-term rise with a sharp shift in 2021, then a more stable higher level through 2022. The school’s Hispanic student share moved from very low levels in the mid-2000s to the mid-20s by 2022, with 2021 standing out as an isolated spike.
White
(21-22)73%
53%
White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years at Claysville School shows a long-term decline from near-universal levels to the low 70s, with a sharp shift after 2019 and a partial rebound by 2022. State and district shares are also present, and the school’s pattern is most useful as a story of a major drop followed by stabilization rather than steady movement.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
100%
44%
Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years at Claysville School was volatile, with a sharp structural shift around 2019 and then a new high in 2021–2022. The school dropped from the mid-60s to 43% in 2019, then jumped to 100% in 2021–2022, making the post-2019 period a new baseline rather than a smooth trend.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
48%
5%
Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility at Claysville School was mostly flat across 2001-2019, then showed a sharp, likely reporting-related jump in 2021 before settling at a much higher level in 2022. The long middle period stayed low and steady, but the 2021-2022 break is the key change parents should notice.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/30/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Claysville School?
21 students attend Claysville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Claysville School students are White, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Claysville School offer ?
Claysville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claysville School part of?
Claysville School is part of Marshall County School District.
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