Total enrollment
1,729
-182 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Clay County
Alabama · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Clay County's 5 public schools is roughly 1,729 students, an average of about 346 per campus. Clay County Public Schools runs the largest share. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Clay County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 74%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
16%
was 18%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,729
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,250
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.2%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
2
914 students
Middle
1
282 students
High
2
533 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clay County Public Schools
1,729 students · 1 district in Clay County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Clay County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.0% under 18
Test scores in Clay County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School of Clay County | Lineville | High | 09-12 | 533 | · |
| Lineville Elementary School | Lineville | Elementary | KG-06 | 459 | · |
| Ashland Elementary School | Ashland | Elementary | KG-06 | 455 | · |
| Central Jr High School of Clay County | Lineville | Middle | 07-08 | 282 | · |
| Clay County Career Development Center | Ashland | High | 07-12 | · | · |
Cities in Clay County
About Clay County
In Alabama, Clay County is a sparse county of about 14,192 residents. 5 public schools across the county instructs about 1,729 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,250, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Clay County consists of 2 elementary schools (914 students), 1 middle school (282), and 2 high schools (533).
Clay County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,729 students across Clay County.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 10%: 1,911 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,729 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 74% to 70%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Clay County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data