For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,765 students in Clay County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, TX are Henrietta High School, Henrietta Middle School and Midway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henrietta High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E Crafton St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7930
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7930
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Henrietta Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 E Gilbert St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7920
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7920
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Midway School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12142 State Hwy 148 S
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Grades: PK-12
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Petrolia Junior High/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8307 Fm 810
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3264
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Bellevue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Seventh St
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Rank: #66.
Henrietta Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Crafton St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7910
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7910
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Petrolia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Prairie Ave
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 South Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, TX include Henrietta High School, Henrietta Middle School and Midway School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
7 public schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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