Best Schools in Clay County, KS
Clay County, KS has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,864 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Clay County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay County, KS
The top high schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Clay Center Community High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Clifton-clyde Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
4. Wakefield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
5. Elearn 379 Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, KS
The top middle schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randolph Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Clifton-clyde Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 112 Students
3. Clay Center Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, KS
The top elementary schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 94 Students
2. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 384 Students
3. Garfield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 151 Students
4. Wakefield Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 151 Students
5. Miltonvale Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Cloud • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 47 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, KS has a total population of 8,117 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay County, KS
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, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay County, KS.
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, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay County, KS
How many schools are in Clay County, KS?
Clay County, KS has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,864 students in total.
How do schools in Clay County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Clay County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Clay County greatly 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: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- 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)
- Clay Center (5)
- Wakefield (2)
School districts (1)
- Clay County (7 schools)