For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,257 students in Clay County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MS are Church Hill Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Fifth Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 W Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5900
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5900
Grades: 1-2
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Joe Stevens Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2350
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Fifth Street School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
418 Fifth Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2191
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-2191
Grades: 5-7
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
237 Louis Odneal Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-6216
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-6216
Grades: 3-4
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Point Learning Center
Alternative School
8355 Highway 45 Alt North
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Calhoun Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6051
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6051
Grades: PK
| 107 students
264 E Westbrook Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-2418
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-2418
Grades: 5-6
| 457 students
9414 Joe Stevens Road
Cedarbluff, MS 39741
(662) 494-2350
Cedarbluff, MS 39741
(662) 494-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
West Point Vocational Comp High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1253 East Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MS include Church Hill Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Fifth Street School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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