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Best Schools in Clay, AL
Clay, AL has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,815 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Clay meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay, AL
The top high schools in Clay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hewitttrussville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1573 Students
2. Pinson Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1029 Students
3. Claychalkville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1361 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay, AL
The top middle schools in Clay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hewitttrussville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1202 Students
2. Rudd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
3. Claychalkville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1032 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay, AL
The top elementary schools in Clay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trussville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1350 Students
2. Kermit Johnson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students
3. Bryant Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
4. Clay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
5. Chalkville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 854 Students
6. Pinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 801 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
14.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clay, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay, AL
How many schools are in Clay, AL?
Clay, AL has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,815 students in total.
How do schools in Clay perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Clay score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Clay meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clay?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Clay
1 of 1 schools in Clay carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Clay. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.