Districts in Clay County3 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Public Schools | Grafton | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 420 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| South Central Nebraska Unified 5 | Clay Center | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 714 | 8 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Harvard Public Schools | Harvard | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 207 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Clay County compares
Together they enroll 1,341 students across 13 schools. The largest is South Central Nebraska Unified 5 with 714 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Clay County, Nebraska
Clay County has 3 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clay County is Sutton Public Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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