Top Rankings
Clay County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,351 students in Clay County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Clay County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,351 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Clay County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
8 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,228 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
110
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,880 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,880
$16,220
Spending / Student
$17,876
$17,133
Best Clay County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Grant
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Grades: PK-3
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Wakefield High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 4th St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2125
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2125
Grades: 4-5
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Center Community High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1630 Ninth St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Grades: K-8
| 130 students
Rank: #66.
Clay Center Community Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
935 Prospect Street
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3232
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay County School District?
Clay County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,351 students.
What is the rank of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District is ranked #145 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County School District?
91% of Clay County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Clay County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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