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Best Schools in Clay City, IL
Clay City, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,464 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Clay City meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay City, IL
The top high schools in Clay City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
2. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
3. North Clay Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
4. Clay City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay City, IL
The top middle schools in Clay City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Floyd Henson Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 289 Students
2. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
3. Clay City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay City, IL
The top elementary schools in Clay City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
2. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
3. North Clay Elem/jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students
4. Clay City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay City, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay City, IL has a total population of 1,401 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay City, IL
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 City, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay City, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay City, IL.
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 City, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay City, IL
How many schools are in Clay City, IL?
Clay City, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,464 students in total.
How do schools in Clay City perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Clay City score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Clay City meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clay City?
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: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Clay City
3 of 3 schools in Clay City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Clay City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.