Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Clay County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Celina, TN, encompassing approximately 259.3 square miles. Families living within this area can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay County High School's student population of 311 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clay County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay County High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1117 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay County High School's ranking?
Clay County High School is ranked #1117 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay County High School?
The graduation rate of Clay County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Clay County High School?
311 students attend Clay County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clay County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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