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Best Public Schools in Clay, KY

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School

194

Students

Top rankedClay Elementary School222^nd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Clay Elementary School up 201 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Clay, Kentucky is home to a single elementary school, Clay Elementary School, which serves students from prekindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking as high as 222 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2024-2025 but dropping to 423 out of 685 the previous year.

Clay Elementary School's academic performance is uneven, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding state and Webster County averages, while others lag behind. For instance, 6th grade students outperformed their peers in math, but 4th grade math proficiency fell short of state and county benchmarks. The school also faces challenges related to its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (64.18%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25% in 2024-2025.

Despite higher per-student spending ($15,676) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (15.5), Clay Elementary School's performance suggests the need for a more targeted approach to improving student outcomes. Addressing the underlying factors, such as school climate, teacher quality, and community engagement, may be crucial in supporting the success of this school and its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)		KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (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	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Clay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	210 College St	Clay	42404	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 664-2227	194	13	15.0	62.9%	181 (93.3%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.1%)	64	222^nd of 685 public elementary schools	67.6%		39.4	423^rd of 685 public elementary schools	38.2%	201	28.0	75.0	44.0	52.0	68.0	68.0	52.0	$15,676	$1,125	$634	$1,759	$11,296	$2,621	$13,917

Cities Near Clay

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dixon	4.37 mi	4	212^th
Providence	6.99 mi	1	309^th
Sturgis	11.58 mi	1	237^th
Morganfield	12.48 mi	6	304^th
Nebo	13.64 mi	1	231^st

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

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