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Public School Review - Established 2003

Clay County School District

128 Richmond Road
Manchester, KY 40962
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (606) 598-2168
www.clay.kyschools.us

Top Rankings

Clay County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,928 students in Clay County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Clay County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
2,928 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeClay County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K117142
Kind216265
1244276
2257279
3251289
4206271
5215276
6206276
7206257
8194274
9220298
10219295
11195283
12182264
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District Rank

Clay County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#40 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearClay County School District
2023#40
2022#56
2021#123
2019#59
2018#74
2017#80
2016#105
2015#122
2014#105
2013#150
2012#155
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47%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
202347%38%
202240%38%
202121%30%
201951%46%
201845%47%
201747%47%
201643%49%
201540%45%
201441%46%
201332%42%
201227%41%
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47%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
202247%45%
202137%42%
201957%56%
201845%56%
201755%56%
201654%56%
201547%55%
201450%54%
201341%51%
201238%48%
201170%72%
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23%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
202223%22%
202119%24%
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90%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
202390%90%
202287%90%
202187%90%
202089%90%
201987%90%
201883%90%
201779%89%
201682%89%
201581%89%
201489%88%
201383%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
20240.070.46
20230.060.45
20220.050.44
20210.050.42
20200.050.41
20190.050.41
20180.030.39
20170.030.39
20160.030.38
20150.260.38
20140.050.36
20130.050.35
20120.050.33
20110.040.32
20100.040.32
20090.030.30
20080.030.30
20070.030.28
20060.020.24
20050.020.25
20040.020.24
20030.020.23
20020.020.24
20010.020.25
20000.020.23
19990.030.23
19980.020.22
19970.030.22
19960.030.20
19950.040.20
19940.040.23
19930.030.18
19920.040.18
19910.040.18
19900.030.18
19890.030.18
19880.040.18
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
20241%10%
20231%9%
20221%8%
20212%8%
20201%7%
20191%7%
20153%6%
20141%5%
20131%5%
20121%4%
20111%4%
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% Black
1%
11%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
20241%11%
20231%11%
20221%11%
20211%11%
20201%11%
20191%11%
20182%11%
20172%11%
20162%11%
20153%11%
20141%11%
20131%11%
20121%11%
20111%11%
20101%12%
20092%11%
20081%11%
20072%11%
20061%11%
20051%11%
20041%11%
20031%11%
20021%10%
20011%11%
20001%11%
19991%11%
19981%10%
19972%10%
19962%10%
19952%10%
19942%11%
19931%9%
19922%10%
19912%10%
19902%10%
19892%10%
19882%10%
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% White
96%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
202497%72%
202397%73%
202297%74%
202197%75%
202097%76%
201997%76%
201898%77%
201798%77%
201698%78%
201553%78%
201498%79%
201398%80%
201298%81%
201198%82%
201098%82%
200998%83%
200899%83%
200798%84%
200699%86%
200599%86%
200499%86%
200399%87%
200299%87%
200199%86%
200099%87%
199999%87%
199899%88%
199798%88%
199698%89%
199598%89%
199498%87%
199399%90%
199298%90%
199198%90%
199098%90%
198998%90%
198898%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
20241%5%
20231%5%
20221%5%
20201%4%
20191%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,784 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,703 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
2023$43 MM$31 MM
2022$40 MM$28 MM
2021$43 MM$31 MM
2020$40 MM$28 MM
2019$41 MM$29 MM
2018$41 MM$28 MM
2017$38 MM$27 MM
2016$38 MM$26 MM
2015$41 MM$24 MM
2014$38 MM$25 MM
2012$39 MM$25 MM
2011$39 MM$25 MM
2010$41 MM$24 MM
2009$40 MM$24 MM
2008$40 MM$23 MM
2007$38 MM$21 MM
2006$37 MM$21 MM
2005$36 MM$19 MM
2004$34 MM$18 MM
2003$33 MM$17 MM
2002$32 MM$16 MM
2001$32 MM$16 MM
2000$30 MM$15 MM
1999$30 MM$15 MM
1998$29 MM$13 MM
1997$29 MM$13 MM
1996$27 MM$12 MM
1995$27 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$43 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
2023$43 MM$31 MM
2022$39 MM$30 MM
2021$43 MM$31 MM
2020$39 MM$30 MM
2019$39 MM$29 MM
2018$39 MM$29 MM
2017$35 MM$27 MM
2016$36 MM$26 MM
2015$40 MM$24 MM
2014$38 MM$24 MM
2012$38 MM$25 MM
2011$39 MM$25 MM
2010$40 MM$24 MM
2009$42 MM$23 MM
2008$41 MM$23 MM
2007$37 MM$23 MM
2006$42 MM$21 MM
2005$36 MM$20 MM
2004$34 MM$18 MM
2003$33 MM$17 MM
2002$33 MM$16 MM
2001$32 MM$15 MM
2000$30 MM$16 MM
1999$29 MM$15 MM
1998$28 MM$14 MM
1997$30 MM$14 MM
1996$27 MM$13 MM
1995$27 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$14,784
$14,269

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
2023$14,911$14,017
2022$12,501$12,277
2021$13,574$13,947
2020$12,501$12,277
2019$12,666$12,601
2018$12,547$12,004
2017$11,577$11,655
2016$11,335$11,340
2015$11,974$10,260
2014$11,182$10,525
2012$11,276$10,538
2011$11,204$10,815
2010$11,289$10,260
2009$10,844$10,129
2008$10,582$9,593
2007$10,278$9,177
2006$9,227$8,595
2005$8,612$8,058
2004$8,102$7,571
2003$7,863$7,233
2002$7,346$6,765
2001$7,585$6,804
2000$7,105$6,297
1999$6,886$6,223
1998$6,296$5,571
1997$6,360$5,719
1995$5,866$5,143
1992$4,412$3,961
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Spending / Student
$14,703
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearClay County School DistrictKentucky
2023$14,830$14,031
2022$12,112$13,046
2021$13,500$13,961
2020$12,112$13,046
2019$12,061$12,743
2018$11,739$12,248
2017$10,737$11,623
2016$10,643$11,206
2015$11,877$10,180
2014$11,117$10,401
2012$11,036$10,497
2011$11,046$10,742
2010$11,197$10,180
2009$11,444$9,906
2008$11,033$9,747
2007$10,108$9,749
2006$10,308$8,847
2005$8,674$8,358
2004$8,133$7,657
2003$7,676$7,021
2002$7,517$6,829
2001$7,597$6,553
2000$7,122$6,848
1999$6,633$6,265
1998$6,078$5,710
1997$6,555$6,044
1995$6,004$4,886
1992$4,387$3,804
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Best Clay County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burning Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9847 N Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3138
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
523 N Hwy 66
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 598-2812
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1908 N Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3444
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Hacker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
84 Hooker Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3338
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Oneida Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 Newfound Rd
Oneida, KY 40972
(606) 598-2168
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Paces Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1983 S Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-6333
Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Goose Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
364 Hwy 1524
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3740
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Clay County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1810
Gr: 7-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Clay County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Clay Co High Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clay County School District?
Clay County School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,928 students.
What is the rank of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District is ranked #38 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County School District?
96% of Clay County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay County School District?
Clay County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Clay County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,703 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,928 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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