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Clay County

At a glance

144^thof 264 Kansas districts▲ 44

Better than 45% of Kansas districts

Elementary 3 Middle 1 High 2Grades PK, KG-12

807 Dexter
Clay Center, KS 67432·(785) 632-3176·All Kansas district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 45.5% of districts

Schools

1,272

Students

Top rankedClay Center Community High52^nd of 332 Kansas high schools

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Biggest riser

Wakefield High up 75 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Wakefield Elementary 9.4 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

4★

3★

2★

1★

1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The Clay County school district in Kansas consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance and economic disadvantage.

Among the standout schools in the district is Garfield Elementary, which consistently outperforms the county and state averages on standardized tests, with over 50% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another high-performing school is Clay Center Community High, which ranks among the top 52 high schools in Kansas and boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the Wakefield Elementary and Wakefield High schools struggle, with proficiency rates well below the county and state averages.

Across the district, there are concerns about high chronic absenteeism rates, which may contribute to the performance gaps observed. Additionally, the variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios suggests potential inequities in funding and resources, which could impact student outcomes. Overall, the data highlights both strengths and challenges within the Clay County school district, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to ensure all students have access to a quality education.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)								KAP Mathematics (2025)								KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garfield Elementary	Public	4-5	815 4th St	Clay Center	67432	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 632-2125	170	12	13.8	45.9%	158 (92.9%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	69.6	171^st of 656 public elementary schools	73.9%		69.7	164^th of 653 public elementary schools	74.9%	7		52.2	58.9					55.2		48.9	56.2					52.1	58.9		58.9	$12,417	$1,775	$10,642
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	1020 Grant	Clay Center	67432	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 632-2156	341	30	11.3	49.6%	319 (93.5%)	4 (1.2%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)	63.1							63.1	48.8							48.8				$12,584	$1,854	$10,730
Clay Center Community Middle	Public	6-8	935 Prospect Street	Clay Center	67432	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(785) 632-3232	226	22	10.2	46.5%	209 (92.5%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	52.4	159^th of 363 public middle schools	56.2%		37.2	224^th of 362 public middle schools	38.1%	65				48.5	44.9	40.7		44.4				50.0	29.4	40.7		40.0		30.9	30.9	$13,000	$891	$12,109
Clay Center Community High	Public	9-12	1630 Ninth St	Clay Center	67432	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(785) 632-2131	326	26	12.5	40.8%	295 (90.5%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	80.7	52^nd of 332 public high schools	84.3%		77.5	49^th of 318 public high schools	84.6%	3							43.9	43.9							61.0	61.0				$13,671	$764	$12,907
Wakefield Elementary	Public	K-8	502 Third	Wakefield	67487	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(785) 461-5437	129	14	9.4	51.9%	114 (88.4%)	2 (1.6%)	11 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	26.1	508^th of 656 public elementary schools	22.6%		26.8	505^th of 653 public elementary schools	22.7%	3	46.7	27.8	21.4	27.8	27.8	25.0		29.5	46.7	16.7	28.6	27.8	22.2	41.7		29.5	42.9	50.0	46.2	$13,005	$1,483	$11,522
Wakefield High	Public	9-12	502 Third	Wakefield	67487	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(785) 461-5437	80	8	10.1	50.0%	63 (78.8%)	1 (1.3%)	9 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	37.1	223^rd of 332 public high schools	32.8%		11.2	298^th of 318 public high schools	6.3%	75							31.3	31.3							31.3	31.3				$17,656	$909	$16,747

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clifton-Clyde	15.51 mi	3	170^th
Riley County	16.19 mi	2	2^nd
Southern Cloud	17.61 mi	2
Geary County Schools	18.07 mi	16	106^th
Blue Valley	20.09 mi	3	10^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.