For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,826 students in Clay County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Clay County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,826 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Clay County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
297 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
16%
32%
# White Students
1,295 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
71%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
150
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,465 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,753 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,465
$12,938
Spending / Student
$10,753
$12,156
Best Clay County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lineville Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 West Main
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1420
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1420
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 3rd Street Sw
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Central Jr High School Of Clay County
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1401
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1401
Grades: 7-8
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School Of Clay County
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1400
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay County School District?
Clay County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,826 students.
What is the rank of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District is ranked #83 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County School District?
71% of Clay County School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Clay County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,753 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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