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Clay County

Tennessee · Public K-12

In Clay County, 4 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 2 elementary and 2 high. Combined enrollment is about 1,054 students.

7-year change in Clay County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,054
-67 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 95%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,054
NCES CCD
Median income
$39,972
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
743 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
311 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clay County Public Schools
1,054 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
89%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
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

Test scores in Clay County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.

See all 3 schools in Clay County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Celina K-8CelinaElementaryPK-08528·
Clay County High SchoolCelinaHigh09-12311·
Hermitage Springs Elementary SchoolRed Boiling SpringsElementaryPK-08215·
Clay Co Adult High SchoolCelinaHigh09-120·

Cities in Clay County

Celina3 schoolsRed Boiling Springs1 school

About Clay County

Clay County is a rural-scale county of about 7,670 residents in Tennessee. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,054 students across 4 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $39,972 a year, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 16%. That income level is 35% noticeably below the Tennessee median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Clay County is built around 2 elementary schools (743 students), and 2 high schools (311).

Clay County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,054 students across Clay County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Clay County has contracted 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,121 students to 1,054. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 95% to 89%.

On this page, the community for Clay County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

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 1,054.
How many high schools are in Clay County?
Clay County, Tennessee has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 311 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clay County?
Clay County, Tennessee has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 743 students.
What is the largest school district in Clay County?
Clay County Public Schools is the largest school district in Clay County, serving approximately 1,054 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 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.
What are the largest public schools in Clay County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Clay County include Celina K-8, Clay County High School, Hermitage Springs Elementary School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data