Clay County Schools & Education
Clay County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
81.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,365
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#102
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clay County
Measured School Summary
Clay County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 81.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,365 per pupil, Clay County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 71% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 31% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clay County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
18/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #102 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
81.8%
7.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,365
$2,885 below the state average
School coverage
8
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clay County has 8 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Clay County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Clay County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#102
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 45 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Flora CUSD 35
Elementary to high school visible
1,345 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
North Clay CUSD 25
Elementary and high visible
570 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Clay City CUSD 10
Elementary to high school visible
269 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clay City CUSD 10 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clay County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clay County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clay County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Lean Rural School Infrastructure
Clay County operates 8 public schools for 2,184 students, overseen by 3 primary school districts. The infrastructure consists of 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
Flora CUSD Drives County Enrollment
Flora CUSD 35 serves as the major educational provider, enrolling 1,345 students across three schools. The county relies entirely on traditional public schools, with no charter school alternatives available.
Primarily Rural and Moderate in Size
Six of the county's eight schools are located in rural areas, maintaining an average size of 273 students. Flora Elementary is the largest single campus with 681 students, while most other schools are much smaller.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Clay County
Reported Enrollment
2,184
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Clay County
Flora CUSD 35
North Clay CUSD 25
Clay City CUSD 10
8 Public Schools in Clay County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Elementary School | Record | Flora CUSD 35 | Flora, 62839Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 681 |
| North Clay Elem/Jr High Sch | Record | North Clay CUSD 25 | Louisville, 62858Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 392 |
| Flora High School | Record | Flora CUSD 35 | Flora, 62839Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 375 |
| Floyd Henson Jr High Sch | Record | Flora CUSD 35 | Flora, 62839Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 289 |
| North Clay Community High School | Record | North Clay CUSD 25 | Louisville, 62858Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 178 |
| Clay City Elem School | Record | Clay City CUSD 10 | Clay City, 62824Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 130 |
| Clay City High School | Record | Clay City CUSD 10 | Clay City, 62824Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 78 |
| Clay City Jr High School | Record | Clay City CUSD 10 | Clay City, 62824Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 61 |
North Clay Elem/Jr High Sch
North Clay CUSD 25
Louisville, 62858 / Rural: Distant
North Clay Community High School
North Clay CUSD 25
Louisville, 62858 / Rural: Distant
Clay City Elem School
Clay City CUSD 10
Clay City, 62824 / Rural: Distant
Clay City Jr High School
Clay City CUSD 10
Clay City, 62824 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,365
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Clay County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clay County, Illinois?
Clay County operates 8 public schools for 2,184 students, overseen by 3 primary school districts. The infrastructure consists of 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Clay County, Illinois?
Flora CUSD 35 serves as the major educational provider, enrolling 1,345 students across three schools. The county relies entirely on traditional public schools, with no charter school alternatives available.
What is the school experience like in Clay County?
Six of the county's eight schools are located in rural areas, maintaining an average size of 273 students. Flora Elementary is the largest single campus with 681 students, while most other schools are much smaller.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.