For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,184 students in Clay County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, IL are Clay City High School, Flora Elementary School and Floyd Henson Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay City High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Po Box 542
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Flora Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Emory St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
Floyd Henson Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 N Stanford Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8394
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8394
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
North Clay Community High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 220
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #55.
Clay City Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 542
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Rank: #66.
North Clay Elem/jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 279
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Flora High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Locust St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8316
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Clay City Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 542
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7215 Old Highway 50
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
200 N Olive Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Grades: K-3
| 247 students
Safe School Roe 12 Clay County (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
231 South Main St
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Grades: 11
| 1 students
114 E Washington St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Grades: PK-K
| 178 students
601 Church St
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, IL include Clay City High School, Flora Elementary School and Floyd Henson Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
8 public schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clay County include: Flora Elementary School vs. Floyd Henson Jr High School, Floyd Henson Jr High School vs. Flora Elementary School, Flora High School vs. Floyd Henson Jr High School
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