For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 284 students in Clay County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Clay County, AL is 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 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 middle schools in Clay County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, AL include Central Jr High School Of Clay County.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
2 public middle schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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