Clay County School District
School District · Clay Center, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,166
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,166
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Clay County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clay County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lincoln Elem
Clay Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Garfield Elem
Clay Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clay Center Community High
Clay Center · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#134 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,166
+$1,912 vs Kansas median
District size
1,334 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Clay County ranks #134 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Clay County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elem (8.8/10), Garfield Elem (8.0/10), and Clay Center Community High (7.2/10). 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 (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elem | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Garfield Elem | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Clay Center Community High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Wakefield High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Clay Center Community Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Wakefield Elem | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clay County
Clay County is a Clay Center, Kansas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,334 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $17,166 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Clay County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elem, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Clay County students show an average math proficiency of 49.7% and ELA proficiency of 51.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
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
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Clay Center
- Total Enrollment
- 1,334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 111
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clay County?
Clay County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 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 per-pupil spending in Clay County?
Clay County spends $17,166 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clay County is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clay County?
Lincoln Elem is the highest-rated school in Clay County with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Clay County?
Across schools in Clay County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clay County compare to other districts in Kansas?
Clay County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas 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
- 49.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas 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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