For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 815 students in Clay County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KY are Clay County High School and Horse Creek Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Clay County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clay County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Clay Co High Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3737
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3737
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #22.
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Grades: 3-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1983 South Highway 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Grades: PK
| 1 students
1342 South Hwy. 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
1203 N Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KY include Clay County High School and Horse Creek Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County, KY?
3 public high schools are located in Clay County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, KY?
Clay County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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