For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,776 students in Clay County, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 395 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Clay County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, AL are Lineville Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School and Central Jr High School Of Clay County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lineville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 West Main
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1420
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1420
Gr: K-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 3rd Street Sw
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Central Jr High School Of Clay County
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1401
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1401
Gr: 7-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Central High School Of Clay County
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1400
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Career Development Center
Vocational School
8177 Highway 9
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1475
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1475
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clay County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, AL include Lineville Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School and Central Jr High School Of Clay County.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
5 public schools are located in Clay County.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clay County include: Ashland Elementary School vs. Lineville Elementary School, Lineville Elementary School vs. Ashland Elementary School
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