Total enrollment
3,995
-57 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Clay County
Indiana · Public K-12
Clay County hosts 10 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 3,995 Indiana students across 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Clay County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Clay County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.0% | #9 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,995 | #58 of 91 | #1,533 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #51 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #33 of 91 | #1,339 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 44.5% | #68 of 91 | #1,895 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.3% | #75 of 91 | #2,416 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Clay County school rankings
Residents
26,409
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
3,995
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,010
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.5%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
7
2,032 students
Middle
1
734 students
High
2
1,229 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clay Community Schools
3,995 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+
20.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.9% under 18
Test scores in Clay County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Staunton Elementary School· 66.3%
- East Side Elementary School· 54.0%
- Meridian Street Elementary School· 53.3%
- Clay City Elementary School· 50.9%
- Clay City Jr-Sr High School· 50.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Brazil | High | 09-12 | 863 | · |
| North Clay Middle School | Brazil | Middle | 06-08 | 734 | · |
| Clay City Elementary School | Clay City | Elementary | KG-06 | 385 | · |
| Staunton Elementary School | Brazil | Elementary | KG-05 | 373 | · |
| Clay City Jr-Sr High School | Clay City | High | 07-12 | 366 | · |
| Meridian Street Elementary School | Brazil | Elementary | PK-05 | 321 | · |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Brazil | Elementary | KG-05 | 275 | · |
| Jackson Township Elementary School | Brazil | Elementary | KG-05 | 237 | · |
| Forest Park Elementary School | Brazil | Elementary | PK-05 | 232 | · |
| East Side Elementary School | Brazil | Elementary | PK-05 | 209 | · |
Cities in Clay County
About Clay County
Across the low-population Indiana county of Clay County of about 26,409 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 3,995 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $70,010, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Clay County spans 7 elementary schools (2,032 students), 1 middle school (734), and 2 high schools (1,229).
Clay Community Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,995 students across Clay County.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 4,052 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,995 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Clay County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data