Clay County Public Schools
Clay County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
7
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,344
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Clay County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Clay County has one district entry in this county file: Clay County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 2 listed communities. Clay Center has the most listed schools, with 5 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Clay County
Reported Enrollment
1,344
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Clay County
Clay County
7 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem | Listed only | Clay County | Clay Center, 67432Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 384 |
| Clay Center Community High | Listed only | Clay County | Clay Center, 67432Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 335 |
| Clay Center Community Middle | Listed only | Clay County | Clay Center, 67432Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 246 |
| Garfield Elem | Listed only | Clay County | Clay Center, 67432Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 151 |
| Wakefield Elem | Listed only | Clay County | Wakefield, 67487Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 151 |
| Wakefield High | Listed only | Clay County | Wakefield, 67487Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 71 |
| eLearn 379 Virtual School | Listed only | Clay County | Clay Center, 67432Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 6 |
Lincoln Elem
Clay County
Clay Center, 67432 / Town: Distant
Clay Center Community High
Clay County
Clay Center, 67432 / Town: Distant
Clay Center Community Middle
Clay County
Clay Center, 67432 / Rural: Fringe
Garfield Elem
Clay County
Clay Center, 67432 / Town: Distant
Wakefield Elem
Clay County
Wakefield, 67487 / Rural: Distant
Wakefield High
Clay County
Wakefield, 67487 / Rural: Distant
eLearn 379 Virtual School
Clay County
Clay Center, 67432 / Town: Distant
Clay County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Clay County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Clay County public school directory?
The directory lists 7 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Clay County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Clay County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Clay County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Clay County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Clay County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.