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#739 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 40% in state
Clays Mill Elementary
Elementary School · Halifax County Public Schools · Scottsburg, VA
A Halifax County Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1011 Clays Mill School Dr, Scottsburg, VA 24589
- Math 81% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clays Mill Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 78% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clays Mill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average589/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,393
Median home value
$98,800
Median rent
$644/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Cluster Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 533 | Compare → |
| Meadville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 160 | Compare → |
| Sinai ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Halifax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $15,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clays Mill Elementary is listed in Halifax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clays Mill Elementary
Clays Mill Elementary is a public elementary school in Scottsburg, VA, part of Halifax County Public Schools, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clays Mill Elementary
What grades does Clays Mill Elementary serve?
Clays Mill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clays Mill Elementary?
Clays Mill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clays Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clays Mill Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clays Mill Elementary rank in VA?
Clays Mill Elementary ranks #739 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Clays Mill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clays Mill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clays Mill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clays Mill Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clays Mill Elementary a charter school?
No, Clays Mill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clays Mill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clays Mill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clays Mill Elementary?
97.8% of students at Clays Mill Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (434) 476-3022
- Area population (ZIP 24589)
- 1,859
- Area median age
- 50.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24589; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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