Clay County Schools & Education
Clay County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,538
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#57
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clay County
Measured School Summary
Clay County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,538 per pupil, Clay County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% 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 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
20/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #57 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,538
$416 below the state average
School coverage
8
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 8 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.
Small-system county
Clay County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#57
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
2,609 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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, Mississippi
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.
Centralized Schooling in Clay County
Clay County serves 2,609 students through a single, consolidated district that manages eight schools. The system includes four elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and an alternative facility. This consolidated approach allows for streamlined resources across the West Point area.
West Point Consolidated Power
The West Point Consolidated School District is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 2,609 students. There are no charter schools in Clay County, focusing all educational efforts through the main district. This single-district model simplifies the school search for local parents.
Town-Based Education with Larger Campuses
Unlike many neighboring counties, seven of the eight schools are located in town settings rather than rural areas. West Point High School is significantly larger than others in the region, with 1,071 students. This creates a more traditional, town-centered school experience with an average size of 435 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Clay County
Reported Enrollment
2,609
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Clay County
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
8 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST | WEST POINT, 39773Town: Remote | 8–12 | High | 1,071 |
| FIFTH STREET SCHOOL | Record | WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST | WEST POINT, 39773Town: Remote | 5–7 | Middle | 526 |
| CHURCH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST | West Point, 39773Town: Remote | 1–2 | Primary | 381 |
| SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST | WEST POINT, 39773Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 293 |
| EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST | West Point, 39773Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 244 |
| WEST CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST | Cedar Bluff, 39773Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 94 |
| WEST POINT LEARNING CENTER | Record | WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST | West Point, 39773Town: Remote | 3–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| WEST POINT VOC COMP | Record | WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST | WEST POINT, 39773Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
WEST POINT, 39773 / Town: Remote
FIFTH STREET SCHOOL
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
WEST POINT, 39773 / Town: Remote
CHURCH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
West Point, 39773 / Town: Remote
SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
WEST POINT, 39773 / Town: Remote
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
West Point, 39773 / Town: Remote
WEST CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
Cedar Bluff, 39773 / Rural: Remote
WEST POINT LEARNING CENTER
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
West Point, 39773 / Town: Remote
WEST POINT VOC COMP
WEST POINT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DIST
WEST POINT, 39773 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,538
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Clay County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clay County, Mississippi?
Clay County serves 2,609 students through a single, consolidated district that manages eight schools. The system includes four elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and an alternative facility. This consolidated approach allows for streamlined resources across the West Point area.
What are the major school districts in Clay County, Mississippi?
The West Point Consolidated School District is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 2,609 students. There are no charter schools in Clay County, focusing all educational efforts through the main district. This single-district model simplifies the school search for local parents.
What is the school experience like in Clay County?
Unlike many neighboring counties, seven of the eight schools are located in town settings rather than rural areas. West Point High School is significantly larger than others in the region, with 1,071 students. This creates a more traditional, town-centered school experience with an average size of 435 students.
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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.