Best Public Schools in Zip Code 47841

The 47841 zip code in Indiana is home to two schools: Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Clay Community Schools district. While the elementary school has consistently performed well, the high school's academic performance is more mixed, presenting opportunities for improvement.

Clay City Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking in the top 20% of Indiana elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's ILEARN proficiency rates are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in Math and Science. In contrast, Clay City Junior-Senior High School has more varied performance, with some areas above the district and state averages, such as 7th grade English Language Arts, and others below, like 11th grade Math.

Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with high free/reduced lunch rates. While Clay City Junior-Senior High School has a higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, the data suggests a need to address the unique challenges faced by these students and ensure a smooth transition from the strong performance at the elementary level to the high school.