Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

Best Clay County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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, Flora High School and North Clay Community 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 score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Clay County, IL public high school have a of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Flora High School, with 80-84% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clay City High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431

Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #22.

Flora High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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600 S Locust St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8316

Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

North Clay Community High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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500 Rte 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102

Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, IL

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lincoln School (Closed 2016)

7215 Old Highway 50
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226

Gr: 4-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Mcendree Elementary School (Closed 2016)

200 N Olive Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014

Gr: K-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Safe School Roe 12 Clay County (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

231 South Main St
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062

Gr: 11 | 1 student

Washington School (Closed 2016)

114 E Washington St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118

Gr: PK-K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Xenia Grade School (Closed 2016)

601 Church St
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205

Gr: K-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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, Flora High School and North Clay Community 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).