For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 732 students in Clay City, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Clay City, IN are Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay City, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Clay City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay City, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
681 N Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120
Gr: K-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Clay City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clay City, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Clay City, IN include Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Clay City?
2 public schools are located in Clay City.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay City?
Clay City public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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