Clay County Schools & Education
Clay County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,837
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#80
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clay County
Measured School Summary
Clay County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,837 per pupil, Clay County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher 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
10 public schools and 1 district 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
25/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #80 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
4.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,837
$330 above the state average
School coverage
10
1 district 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 10 public schools across 1 district, 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.
Dominant-district county
Clay Community Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#80
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
Clay Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
4,040 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clay Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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, Indiana
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.
Unified Education in Clay County
Clay County operates under a single, unified school district that manages 10 public schools. The landscape consists of seven elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. Together, these facilities serve a total enrollment of 4,040 students across the county.
Clay Community Schools District Spotlight
Clay Community Schools serves as the sole provider for the county’s 4,040 public school students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a consistent curriculum across all ten campuses. Northview High School is the largest institution in the district, enrolling 943 students.
Rural Schooling with Personal Attention
Most students attend school in a rural setting, as eight of the ten schools are located in the countryside. The average school size is a manageable 404 students, offering a more personalized learning environment. This rural character is balanced by two schools located in suburban areas.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Clay County
Reported Enrollment
4,040
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Clay County
10 Public Schools in Clay County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Profile | Clay Community Schools | Brazil, 47834Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 943 |
| North Clay Middle School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Brazil, 47834Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 744 |
| Clay City Elementary School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Clay City, 47841Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 377 |
| Staunton Elementary School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Brazil, 47834Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 366 |
| Clay City Jr-Sr High School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Clay City, 47841Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 365 |
| Meridian Street Elementary School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Brazil, 47834Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 289 |
| Jackson Township Elementary School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Brazil, 47834Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 253 |
| Forest Park Elementary School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Brazil, 47834Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 250 |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Brazil, 47834Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 246 |
| East Side Elementary School | Record | Clay Community Schools | Brazil, 47834Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 207 |
Northview High School
Clay Community Schools
Brazil, 47834 / Rural: Fringe
North Clay Middle School
Clay Community Schools
Brazil, 47834 / Rural: Fringe
Clay City Elementary School
Clay Community Schools
Clay City, 47841 / Rural: Distant
Staunton Elementary School
Clay Community Schools
Brazil, 47834 / Rural: Fringe
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
Clay Community Schools
Clay City, 47841 / Rural: Distant
Meridian Street Elementary School
Clay Community Schools
Brazil, 47834 / Suburb: Small
Jackson Township Elementary School
Clay Community Schools
Brazil, 47834 / Rural: Fringe
Forest Park Elementary School
Clay Community Schools
Brazil, 47834 / Rural: Fringe
Van Buren Elementary School
Clay Community Schools
Brazil, 47834 / Rural: Fringe
East Side Elementary School
Clay Community Schools
Brazil, 47834 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,837
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Clay County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clay County, Indiana?
Clay County operates under a single, unified school district that manages 10 public schools. The landscape consists of seven elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. Together, these facilities serve a total enrollment of 4,040 students across the county.
What are the major school districts in Clay County, Indiana?
Clay Community Schools serves as the sole provider for the county’s 4,040 public school students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a consistent curriculum across all ten campuses. Northview High School is the largest institution in the district, enrolling 943 students.
What is the school experience like in Clay County?
Most students attend school in a rural setting, as eight of the ten schools are located in the countryside. The average school size is a manageable 404 students, offering a more personalized learning environment. This rural character is balanced by two schools located in suburban areas.
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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.