For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,115 students in Clay County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IN are Clay City Jr-sr High School and North Clay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
North Clay Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3450 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IN include Clay City Jr-sr High School and North Clay Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
2 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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