For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 752 students in Clay County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IL are Floyd Henson Jr High School, North Clay Elem/jr High School and Clay City Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Floyd Henson Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 N Stanford Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8394
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8394
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
North Clay Elem/jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Route 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Clay City Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IL include Floyd Henson Jr High School, North Clay Elem/jr High School and Clay City Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
3 public middle schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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