Summary:
Clay County, Tennessee has only one high school, Clay County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance data reveals some areas of concern, including declining statewide rankings, inconsistent academic achievement, and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Clay County High School's four-year graduation rate of 89.2% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 6.7% is higher than the state norm. The school's test scores on TNReady assessments are generally below state averages across core subjects like Algebra, Biology, and English. This uneven academic performance suggests the need for a more comprehensive approach to improving student learning. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9% is a significant issue that may be impacting overall student success.
Despite adequate funding, with per-student spending of $12,756, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1, Clay County High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 136th out of 384 Tennessee high schools in 2022-2023 to 223rd out of 389 in 2024-2025. The school and district should prioritize strategies to address the root causes of these performance challenges and provide targeted support to improve student outcomes.
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