Clay County Middle School
Tel:
(606)598-1810
- Clay County Middle School serves 486 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Clay County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clay County Middle School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clay County Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clay County Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #954 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 98% | 77% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clay County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clay County Middle School is Horse Creek Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Horse Creek Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Horse Creek Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manchester Clay County Headstart School Grades: PK | 1 students
0.0 miles
1983 South Highway 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-2189 0.0 PK 1 - Manchester Clay County Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.3 miles
1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-2194 0.3 n/a n/a - Manchester Horse Creek Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 36 students
0.4 miles
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-1601 0.4 6-12 36 - Manchester Paces Creek Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 325 students
1.5 miles
1983 S Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-6333 1.5 K-6 325 - Manchester Manchester Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 457 students
1.6 miles
1908 N Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606)598-3444 1.6 PK-6 457
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