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Clay County

Tennessee · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,097 students, in a county of 7,670 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,097
NCES CCD
Median income
$39,972
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.3%
Below Tennessee avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clay County
1,097 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
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.0%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.8% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Celina K-8CelinaElementaryPK-08551·
Clay County High SchoolCelinaHigh09-12329·
Hermitage Springs Elementary SchoolRed Boiling SpringsElementaryPK-08217·
Clay Co Adult High SchoolCelinaHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Clay County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Clay County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 1,097.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Clay County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Clay County?
Clay County is the largest school district in Clay County, serving approximately 1,097 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Clay County?
Clay County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 7,670, with a median age of 49. About 18.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clay County?
Median household income in Clay County is $39,972, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 16.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clay County?
Approximately 11.5% 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 -0.3% of students in Clay County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County schools?
Across Clay County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Clay County?
Clay County residents are approximately 94% White, 0% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 2% 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 4,005 housing units, of which roughly 74.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data