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Clay County Public Schools

Clay County, Missouri

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

80

public schools

Total Enrollment

41,675

students

School Districts

6

districts

Directory guide

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 Missouri; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Clay County has 6 district entries. NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 34 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. KANSAS CITY has the most listed schools, with 33 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 44 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

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

7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

80

in Clay County

Reported Enrollment

41,675

80 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary44
Middle13
High16
Other7

6 School Districts in Clay County

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

34 schools
20,561 students

LIBERTY 53

20 schools
12,367 students

KEARNEY R-I

9 schools
3,561 students

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40

8 schools
2,687 students

SMITHVILLE R-II

5 schools
2,584 students

MISSOURI CITY 56

1 school
19 students

80 Public Schools in Clay County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 80 matching schools

LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,326 students

LIBERTY HIGH

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,997 students

STALEY HIGH

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64156 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,897 students

OAK PARK HIGH

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64118 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,756 students

NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64116 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,640 students

WINNETONKA HIGH

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64119 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,284 students

NEW MARK MIDDLE

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64155 / City: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,005 students

GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

Kansas City, 64156 / City: Large

Listed only6Middle923 students

SMITHVILLE HIGH

SMITHVILLE R-II

SMITHVILLE, 64089 / Suburb: Large

Listed only9–12High906 students

SHOAL CREEK ELEM.

LIBERTY 53

KANSAS CITY, 64157 / City: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary883 students

ANTIOCH MIDDLE

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

GLADSTONE, 64118 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle865 students

KEARNEY HIGH

KEARNEY R-I

KEARNEY, 64060 / Town: Fringe

Listed only10–12High824 students

SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle791 students

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High787 students

HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle777 students

BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64156 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary712 students

NORTHGATE MIDDLE

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64118 / City: Large

Listed only7–8Middle689 students

NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64156 / City: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary654 students

DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle653 students

LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle638 students

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 Missouri. 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 80 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?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Clay County?

Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Clay County Education OverviewCounty school score: 58/100

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.