For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,120 students in Clay County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, IL are Floyd Henson Jr High School, Flora Elementary School and Clay City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Floyd Henson Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 N Stanford Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8394
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8394
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Flora Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 Emory St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Clay City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Flora High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Locust St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8316
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
North Clay Elem/jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Route 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
North Clay Community High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rte 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Clay City Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7215 Old Highway 50
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Gr: 4-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
200 N Olive Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Gr: K-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Safe School Roe 12 Clay County (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
231 South Main St
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Gr: 11 | 1 student
114 E Washington St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Gr: PK-K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
601 Church St
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Gr: K-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, IL include Floyd Henson Jr High School, Flora Elementary School and Clay City High School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
8 public schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clay County include: Flora Elementary School vs. Floyd Henson Jr High School, Floyd Henson Jr High School vs. Flora Elementary School, Flora Elementary School vs. Flora High School
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