Best Schools in Clay County, IN
Clay County, IN has 13 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,820 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, 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, IN
The top high schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clay City Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
2. Northview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 943 Students
3. Shakamak Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Shakamak Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, IN
The top middle schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Clay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, IN
The top elementary schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staunton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students
2. East Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
3. Jackson Township Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 253 Students
4. Meridian Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
5. Van Buren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students
6. Clay City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 377 Students
7. Shakamak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Shakamak Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 370 Students
8. Forest Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
9. Cornerstone Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay County, IN
How many schools are in Clay County, IN?
Clay County, IN has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,820 students in total.
How do schools in Clay County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Clay County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, 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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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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 Community Schools (10 schools)