Clay County School District
School District · Manchester, Kentucky
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,102
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,102
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
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.
Burning Springs Elementary
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oneida Elementary School
Oneida · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Goose Rock Elementary
Manchester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#9 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,102
+$116 vs Kentucky median
District size
2,945 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Clay County ranks #9 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Clay County's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Burning Springs Elementary (9.3/10), Oneida Elementary School (9.2/10), and Goose Rock Elementary (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Clay County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Clay County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burning Springs Elementary | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Oneida Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Goose Rock Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Manchester Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Clay County Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Paces Creek Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Big Creek Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Horse Creek Learning Center | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Clay County High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Hacker Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clay County
Clay County is a Manchester, Kentucky school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 2,945 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $14,102 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Clay County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Burning Springs Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Clay County students show an average math proficiency of 43.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.5%.
The district includes 7 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
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Manchester
- Total Enrollment
- 2,945
- Teachers (FTE)
- 222
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clay County?
Clay County has 10 schools in total — 7 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 8.0/10. 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 $14,102 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clay County is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clay County?
Burning Springs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Clay County with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Clay County?
Across schools in Clay County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clay County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Clay County has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky 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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.5%
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Compare Clay County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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