Best High Schools in Clay, AL

Clay, AL has 4 high schools with 5,163 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Clay score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clay don't meet expectations.

1. Hewitttrussville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1573 Students

2. Shades Valley High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1200 Students

3. Pinson Valley High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students

4. Claychalkville High School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1361 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clay, AL

Clay, AL has 4 middle schools with 3,368 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Clay score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clay underperform expectations.

1. Hewitttrussville Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students

2. Irondale Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students

3. Claychalkville Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1032 Students

4. Rudd Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clay, AL

Clay, AL has 6 elementary schools with 4,568 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Clay score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clay underperform expectations.

1. Paine Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trussville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1350 Students

2. Grantswood Community School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students

3. Kermit Johnson School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students

4. Bryant Park Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students

5. Clay Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students

6. Chalkville Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 854 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clay, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Clay, AL has a total population of 12,429 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clay, AL

13,099

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clay, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay, AL.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,600 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Clay, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Clay, AL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Pinson, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Trussville, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Center Point, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 10%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Argo, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Village Springs, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Margaret, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Springville Lake Estates, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Moody, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Morris, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Irondale, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations