Clay County High School is a high school in Manchester, Clay County, Kentucky, United States. It is the only high school in the county.
Serving 762 students in grades 9-12, Clay County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Manchester, KY, encompassing approximately 471.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay County High School's student population of 762 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clay County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay County High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
96%
71%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay County High School's ranking?
Clay County High School is ranked #661 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay County High School?
The graduation rate of Clay County High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Clay County High School?
762 students attend Clay County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clay County High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay County High School?
Clay County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clay County High School offer ?
Clay County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clay County High School part of?
Clay County High School is part of Clay County School District.
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