Best High Schools in Clay County, IL

Clay County, IL has 7 high schools with 2,663 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 County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clay County meet expectations.

1. Clay City High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students

2. Effingham High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students

3. Newton Comm High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

4. South Central High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

5. Richland County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students

6. North Clay Community High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students

7. Flora High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clay County, IL

Clay County, IL has 7 middle schools with 2,072 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 County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clay County don't meet expectations.

1. Jasper Co Jr High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students

2. Floyd Henson Jr High Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 289 Students

3. Richland County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

4. Effingham Junior High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 522 Students

5. South Central Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students

6. Clay City Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, IL

Clay County, IL has 6 elementary schools with 2,821 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 County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clay County don't meet expectations.

1. Flora Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students

2. Richland County Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students

3. Central Grade School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 498 Students

4. Clay City Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students

5. North Clay Elem/jr High Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students

6. South Central Elementary-kinmundy

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

7. Ste Marie Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 132 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, IL

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

Community Factors

Clay County, IL has a total population of 13,288 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clay County, IL

7,556

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clay County, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

9.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,576 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Clay County, IL

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Wayne County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Richland County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Effingham County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jasper County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Marion County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edwards County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fayette County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Jefferson County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lawrence County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cumberland County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations