Best Clay County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 869 students in Clay County, TN.

The top ranked public schools in Clay County, TN are Celina K-8 and Clay County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, TN public schools have an score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Celina K-8

(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
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Bottom 50%

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1324 Mitchell St
Celina, TN 38551
(931) 243-2391

Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Clay County High School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
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860 Clay County Hwy
Celina, TN 38551
(931) 243-2340

Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: n/an/a

Clay Co Adult High School

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520 Brown St
Celina, TN 38551
(931) 243-3310

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public schools in Clay County, TN include Celina K-8 and Clay County High School.

How many public schools are located in Clay County?

3 public schools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).