For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 418 students in Clay County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KS are Wakefield High School and Clay Center Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Clay County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clay Center Community High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Clay Center Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Ninth St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
P O Box 128
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
322 Weda Street
Longford, KS 67458
(785) 388-2322
Longford, KS 67458
(785) 388-2322
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
P O Box 74
Morganville, KS 67468
(785) 926-3564
Morganville, KS 67468
(785) 926-3564
Grades: K-5
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KS include Wakefield High School and Clay Center Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
2 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clay County include: Wakefield High School vs. Clay Center Community High School, Clay Center Community High School vs. Wakefield High School
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