Clay County School District
School District · Celina, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,695
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,695
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
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.
Hermitage Springs Elementary School
Red Boiling Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Celina K-8
Celina · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clay County High School
Celina · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#27 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,695
+$284 vs Tennessee median
District size
1,070 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
The short answer
Clay County ranks #27 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Clay County's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hermitage Springs Elementary School (8.3/10), Celina K-8 (7.0/10), and Clay County High School (6.9/10). 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 (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermitage Springs Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Celina K-8 | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Clay County High School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clay County
Clay County is a Celina, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,070 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $11,695 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Clay County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hermitage Springs Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Clay County students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 33.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 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
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Celina
- Total Enrollment
- 1,070
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clay County?
Clay County has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 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 7.4/10. 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 $11,695 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clay County is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clay County?
Hermitage Springs Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clay County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Clay County?
Across schools in Clay County with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clay County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Clay County has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.8%
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Compare Clay County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Davidson County (162)
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- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
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- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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