Serving 756 students in grades 9-12, Clay County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 756 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Clay County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay County High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Clay County High School is ranked #662 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay County High School?
The graduation rate of Clay County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Clay County High School?
756 students attend Clay County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clay County High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay County High School?
Clay County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clay County High School offer ?
Clay County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 756 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
