Top Rankings
Clay City CUSD 10 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 244 students in Clay City CUSD 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Clay City CUSD 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
244 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clay City CUSD 10 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#800 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
98%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,852 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,221
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,852
$21,244
Best Clay City CUSD 10 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay City High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Clay City Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Clay City Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay City CUSD 10 School District?
Clay City CUSD 10 School District manages 3 public schools serving 244 students.
What is the rank of Clay City CUSD 10 School District?
Clay City CUSD 10 School District is ranked #702 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay City CUSD 10 School District?
98% of Clay City CUSD 10 School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay City CUSD 10 School District?
Clay City CUSD 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Clay City CUSD 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,852 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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