Best Clay County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 449 students in Clay County, KY.

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, KY are Clay County Middle School and Horse Creek Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, KY public middle schools have an score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Clay County Middle School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
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239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1810

Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Horse Creek Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
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239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601

Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: n/an/a

Clay County Area Technology Center

Vocational School

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1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194

Gr: 8-12

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Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Clay County Headstart School (Closed 2014)

1983 South Highway 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189

Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Horse Creek Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1342 South Hwy. 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607

Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Laurel Creek Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1203 N Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390

Gr: K-6 | 155 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, KY?

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, KY include Clay County Middle School and Horse Creek Learning Center.

How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?

3 public middle schools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).