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Best Schools in Clay City, KY
Clay City, KY has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,158 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, 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, KY
The top high schools in Clay City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Rogers Clark High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
2. Estill County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
3. Powell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay City, KY
The top middle schools in Clay City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 739 Students
2. Robert D. Campbell Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 820 Students
3. Estill County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
4. Powell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay City, KY
The top elementary schools in Clay City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
2. Estill Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estill County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
3. William G. Conkwright Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 505 Students
4. Clay City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay City, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay City, KY has a total population of 5,739 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay City, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay City, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay City, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay City, KY
How many schools are in Clay City, KY?
Clay City, KY has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,158 students in total.
How do schools in Clay City perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Clay City score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, 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: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clay City
1 of 1 schools in Clay City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Clay City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.