| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County School District | Big Creek | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2,916 | 10 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Clay County compares
It enrolls 2,916 students across 10 schools. Its rating of 10/10 is above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Clay County, Kentucky
Clay County has 1 public school district covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clay County is Clay County School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Clay County, KY?
1 school district serves zip codes in Clay County, KY. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Clay County, KY?
Of the districts serving Clay County, Clay County School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.