For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 546 students in Clay County, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Clay County, AL is Central 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Clay County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School Of Clay County, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 high schools in Clay County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, AL include Central High School Of Clay County.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
2 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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