For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 946 students in Clay County, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, AL are Lineville Elementary School and Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (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
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 85
Millerville, AL 36267
(256) 354-7564
Millerville, AL 36267
(256) 354-7564
Grades: K-12
| 345 students
1001 Taylor Road
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
220 3rd St Sw
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 354-7510
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 354-7510
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1001 Taylor Road
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
18 W Main St
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-2466
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-2466
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1025 School Rd
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-2375
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-2375
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, AL include Lineville Elementary School and Ashland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clay County include: Lineville Elementary School vs. Ashland Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School vs. Lineville Elementary School
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