Top Rankings
Clay Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 606 students in Clay Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Clay Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
606 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clay Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#467 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,281 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,771
$17,287
Spending / Student
$13,281
$17,235
Best Clay Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Clay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay Local School District?
Clay Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 606 students.
What is the rank of Clay Local School District?
Clay Local School District is ranked #455 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay Local School District?
94% of Clay Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay Local School District?
Clay Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Clay Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,281 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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