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Clay City CUSD 10 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 253 students in Clay City CUSD 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Clay City CUSD 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
253 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clay City CUSD 10 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#834 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
98%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,217 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,502
$22,455
Spending / Student
$17,217
$21,692
Best Clay City CUSD 10 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
How many schools belong to Clay City CUSD 10 School District?
Clay City CUSD 10 School District manages 3 public schools serving 253 students.
What is the rank of Clay City CUSD 10 School District?
Clay City CUSD 10 School District is ranked #743 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay City CUSD 10 School District?
98% of Clay City CUSD 10 School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay City CUSD 10 School District?
Clay City CUSD 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Clay City CUSD 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,217 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
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