For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,776 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,776 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
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
0.49
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
18%
32%
% White
69%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,056 is less than the state median of $12,220. 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
$11,788
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,056
$12,220
Best Clay County School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 477 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
| 469 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
| 284 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
| 546 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay County School District?
Clay County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,776 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?
69% of Clay County School District students are White, 18% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Clay County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,056 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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