For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 829 students in Clay County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, TX are Henrietta High School, Bellevue School and Midway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Clay County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henrietta High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henrietta High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E Crafton St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7930
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7930
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bellevue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Seventh St
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Midway School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12142 State Hwy 148 S
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Petrolia Junior High/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8307 Fm 810
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrison St
Byers, TX 76357
(940) 529-6101
Byers, TX 76357
(940) 529-6101
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
601 South Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, TX include Henrietta High School, Bellevue School and Midway School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
4 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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