Serving 350 students in grades 7-12, Clay City Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay City Jr-sr High School's student population of 350 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Clay City Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay City Jr-sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay City Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Clay City Jr-sr High School is ranked #809 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Clay City Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Clay City Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay City Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Clay City Jr-sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Clay City Jr-sr High School?
350 students attend Clay City Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Clay City Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay City Jr-sr High School?
Clay City Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clay City Jr-sr High School offer ?
Clay City Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay City Jr-sr High School part of?
Clay City Jr-sr High School is part of Clay Community Schools School District.
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