Clay County School District
School District · Ashland, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,776
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,776
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#63 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,790
$1,018 vs Alabama median
District size
1,776 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Clay County ranks #63 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Clay County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lineville Elementary School (8.2/10), Ashland Elementary School (7.5/10), and Central High School of Clay County (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Clay County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lineville Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Ashland Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Central High School of Clay County | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Central JR High School of Clay County | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clay County
Clay County is a Ashland, Alabama school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,776 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $11,790 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Clay County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lineville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Clay County students show an average math proficiency of 39.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clay County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clay County with test data.
Schools in Clay County
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Ashland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,776
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- District spending per student
- $11,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clay County?
Clay County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clay County?
The average composite rating for Clay County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Clay County?
Clay County's district-level spending was $11,790 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clay County is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clay County?
Lineville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clay County with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Clay County?
Across schools in Clay County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clay County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Clay County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Clay County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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