For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,351 students in Clay County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, KS are Lincoln Elementary School, Wakefield High School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, KS public schools 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). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Clay County 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
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 128
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
322 Weda Street
Longford, KS 67458
(785) 388-2322
Longford, KS 67458
(785) 388-2322
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
P O Box 74
Morganville, KS 67468
(785) 926-3564
Morganville, KS 67468
(785) 926-3564
Grades: K-5
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, KS include Lincoln Elementary School, Wakefield High School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County, KS?
7 public schools are located in Clay County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, KS?
Clay County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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