Best Schools in Clay County, IL
Clay County, IL has 23 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,483 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Clay County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay County, IL
The top high schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Effingham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
2. Flora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
3. Newton Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
4. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
5. North Clay Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
6. Clay City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
7. South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, IL
The top middle schools in Clay County, 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. Effingham Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 522 Students
4. Jasper Co Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students
5. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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
The top elementary schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 487 Students
2. Flora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
3. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
4. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 498 Students
5. South Central Elementary-kinmundy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
6. North Clay Elem/jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students
7. Clay City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
8. Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades KG • 172 Students
9. South Side Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 268 Students
10. Ste Marie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Clay County, IL
How many schools are in Clay County, IL?
Clay County, IL has 23 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,483 students in total.
How do schools in Clay County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Clay County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Clay County meet 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: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 20%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 20%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 20%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 19%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clay County
3 places in Clay County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Clay City (3)
- Flora (3)
- Louisville (2)
School districts (2)
- Clay City CUSD 10 (3 schools)
- Flora CUSD 35 (3 schools)