Best Schools in Clay, NY
Clay, NY has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,997 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Clay underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay, NY
The top high schools in Clay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cicero-north Syracuse High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1764 Students
2. Liverpool High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liverpool Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2124 Students
3. John C Birdlebough High School
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Projected Test Scores
Phoenix Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay, NY
The top middle schools in Clay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Soule Road Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liverpool Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Gillette Road Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 1053 Students
3. Emerson J Dillon Middle School
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Phoenix Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 514 Students
4. Roxboro Road Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 715 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay, NY
The top elementary schools in Clay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cicero Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 541 Students
2. Soule Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liverpool Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 316 Students
3. Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 521 Students
4. Allen Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Syracuse Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 333 Students
5. Michael A Maroun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phoenix Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 667 Students
6. Willow Field Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liverpool Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay, NY has a total population of 11,804 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay, NY
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, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay, NY.
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, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay, NY
How many schools are in Clay, NY?
Clay, NY has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,997 students in total.
How do schools in Clay perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Clay score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Clay underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clay?
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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