| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Community Schools | Bowling Green | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 4,040 | 10 | PK–12 | 9 |
| Shakamak Schools Metropolitan School District | Coalmont | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 674 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Clay County compares
Together they enroll 4,714 students across 12 schools. The largest is Clay Community Schools with 4,040 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, below the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Clay County, Indiana
Clay County has 2 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clay County is Clay Community Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Clay County, IN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Clay County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Clay County, IN?
Of the districts serving Clay County, Clay Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.