For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,014 students in Clay County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Clay County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, IN are Jackson Township Elementary School, Staunton Elementary School and Clay City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Township Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1860 E Cr 600 N
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 986-2177
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 986-2177
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Staunton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6990 N Cr 425 W
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8270
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8270
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
681 N Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Northview High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-2661
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #55.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
936 E National
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
North Clay Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3450 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #77.
Meridian Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 N Meridian
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Clay City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2075 E Cr 1200 N
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1362
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1362
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Alabama St
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, IN include Jackson Township Elementary School, Staunton Elementary School and Clay City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County, IN?
10 public schools are located in Clay County, IN.
What percentage of students in Clay County, IN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Clay County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, IN?
Clay County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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