Best Schools in Clay County, IL
Clay County, IL has a total of 20 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 7,556 students attend Clay County, IL schools. On average, schools in Clay County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clay County don't meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
2. Effingham High School
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Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
3. Newton Comm High School
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Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
4. South Central High School
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South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
5. Richland County High School
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Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
6. North Clay Community High School
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North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
7. Flora High School
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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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students
2. Floyd Henson Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
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Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 289 Students
3. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
4. Effingham Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 522 Students
5. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
6. 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 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
2. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students
3. Central Grade School
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Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 498 Students
4. Clay City Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
5. North Clay Elem/jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students
6. South Central Elementary-kinmundy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
7. Ste Marie Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
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
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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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