Best High Schools in Clay County, IN

Clay County, IN has 3 high schools with 1,612 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clay County meet expectations.

1. Northview High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 943 Students

2. Clay City Jr-sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students

3. Shakamak Jr-sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Msd Shakamak Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clay County, IN

Clay County, IN has 1 middle schools with 744 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 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clay County greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Clay Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, IN

Clay County, IN has 9 elementary schools with 2,464 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 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clay County meet expectations.

1. Jackson Township Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 253 Students

2. Staunton Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students

3. Clay City Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 377 Students

4. East Side Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students

5. Meridian Street Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students

6. Shakamak Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Msd Shakamak Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 370 Students

7. Van Buren Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students

8. Forest Park Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students

9. Cornerstone Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cornerstone Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 106 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, IN

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

Community Factors

Clay County, IN has a total population of 26,466 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clay County, IN

4,820

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clay County, IN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

13.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

11.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, IN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,914 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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