| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Public Schools | Saronville | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 420 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Adams Central Public Schools | Inland | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,004 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools | Trumbull | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 450 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shickley Public Schools | Ong | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 164 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| 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 2,959 students across 20 schools. The largest is Adams Central Public Schools with 1,004 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, 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 6 public school districts covering 14 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Clay County, NE?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Clay County, NE. 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, NE?
Of the districts serving Clay County, Sutton Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 71st percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.