For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 599 students in Clay County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, IL are Clay City High School, North Clay Community High School and Flora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Clay County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Flora High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (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.
North Clay Community High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rte 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Flora High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Locust St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8316
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7215 Old Highway 50
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
200 N Olive Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Grades: K-3
| 247 students
Safe School Roe 12 Clay County (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
231 South Main St
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Grades: 11
| 1 students
114 E Washington St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Grades: PK-K
| 178 students
601 Church St
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, IL include Clay City High School, North Clay Community High School and Flora High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
3 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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