Clay County School District
School District · Manchester, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,102
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,102
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#49 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,102
+$116 vs Kentucky median
District size
2,945 students
Larger than Kentucky median
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 6.6/10, Clay County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clay County Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Clay County students show an average math proficiency of 36.4% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
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 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 $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?
Clay County Middle 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 36.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. 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 6.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KY
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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