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Clay County

Alabama · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,784 students, in a county of 14,192 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,784
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,250
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.0%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clay County
1,784 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
White
80%
Hispanic
3%
Black
13%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
69%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
17%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Central High School of Clay CountyLinevilleHigh09-12524·
Ashland Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryPK-06486·
Lineville Elementary SchoolLinevilleElementaryPK-06484·
Central Jr High School of Clay CountyLinevilleMiddle07-08290·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Clay County?
Clay County, Alabama has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,784 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Clay County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Clay County?
Clay County is the largest school district in Clay County, serving approximately 1,784 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Clay County?
Clay County has roughly 14,192 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Clay County?
Median household income in Clay County is $55,250, below the Alabama average of $55,552. About 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clay County?
Approximately 14.7% of adults 25 and older in Clay County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clay County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 74.0% of students in Clay County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Alabama county average of 67.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County schools?
Across Clay County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Clay County?
Clay County residents are approximately 80% White, 3% Hispanic, 13% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Clay County is owner-occupied?
Clay County has about 7,106 housing units, of which roughly 79.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data