Best Schools in Clay County, NC
Clay County, NC has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,920 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Clay County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay County, NC
The top high schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
2. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, NC
The top middle schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
2. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
3. Mountain View Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, NC
The top elementary schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hayesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 270 Students
2. Cartoogechaye Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 349 Students
3. Hayesville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 377 Students
4. Carolina Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carolina Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, NC has a total population of 11,089 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay County, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay County, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay County, NC
How many schools are in Clay County, NC?
Clay County, NC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,920 students in total.
How do schools in Clay County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Clay County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Clay County don't 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Clay County
1 places in Clay County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Hayesville (4)
School districts (1)
- Clay County Schools (4 schools)