Clay Local School District
School District · Portsmouth, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#357 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,319
$338 vs Ohio median
District size
606 students
Smaller than Ohio median
About Clay Local
Clay Local is a Portsmouth, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 606 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. The district invests $14,319 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Clay Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clay Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Clay Local students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clay Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clay Local with test data.
Schools in Clay Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Portsmouth
- Total Enrollment
- 606
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clay Local?
Clay Local has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Local?
The average composite rating for Clay Local is 6.3/10. 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 Local?
Clay Local spends $14,319 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clay Local is 7.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clay Local?
Clay Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clay Local with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Clay Local?
Across schools in Clay Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clay Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Clay Local has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.7%
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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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