Top Rankings
Clay County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,272 students in Clay County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Clay County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
1,272 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clay County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,991 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,986 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,991
$16,295
Spending / Student
$18,986
$17,212
Best Clay County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Grant
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2156
Gr: PK-3 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 4th St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2125
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2125
Gr: 4-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Clay Center Community Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 Prospect Street
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3232
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Clay Center Community High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Ninth St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay County School District?
Clay County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,272 students.
What is the rank of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District is ranked #108 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County School District?
91% of Clay County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Clay County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,986 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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