Best Schools in Clay County, AL
Clay County, AL has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,993 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Clay County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay County, AL
The top high schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
2. Central High School Of Clay County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, AL
The top middle schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Jr High School Of Clay County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 290 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, AL
The top elementary schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lineville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 484 Students
2. Ashland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 486 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coosa County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, AL has a total population of 14,236 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay County, 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 County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay County, 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 County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay County, AL
How many schools are in Clay County, AL?
Clay County, AL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,993 students in total.
How do schools in Clay County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Clay County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Clay County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clay County?
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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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clay County
2 places in Clay County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Clay County (4 schools)