Clay County High School in Ashland, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades 7–12 with about 500 students and a student–teacher ratio near 18:1 in its final active years.
The school's math proficiency declined from 61% in 2012 to 29% in 2023, mostly remaining lower than the state average, which was 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency fell from 73% in 2012 to 43% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average reading proficiency of 47% that year.
Minority enrollment was about 20% before closure, with 80% white students and 19% black students; approximately 45% of students qualified for free lunch in 2012, indicating significant socioeconomic need.
Graduation rates fluctuated near or above 90% in later years before closure, slightly exceeding the state average which ranged from 81% to 91% over 2013–2023.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (11-12)
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)61%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)73%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)2%
5%
Black
(11-12)21%
34%
White
(11-12)77%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-84%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay County High School?
The graduation rate of Clay County High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 75%.
How many students attend Clay County High School?
540 students attend Clay County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Clay County High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Clay County High School offer ?
Clay County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
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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