For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,038 students in Clay County, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Clay County, MS is West Point High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Clay County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Point High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Point High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 S. Eshman Avenue
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5083
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5083
Grades: 8-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Point Learning Center
Alternative School
8355 Highway 45 Alt North
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-5967
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Point Voc Comp
Vocational School
3413 East Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Calhoun Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6051
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6051
Grades: PK
| 107 students
264 E Westbrook Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-2418
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 495-2418
Grades: 5-6
| 457 students
9414 Joe Stevens Road
Cedarbluff, MS 39741
(662) 494-2350
Cedarbluff, MS 39741
(662) 494-2350
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
West Point Vocational Comp High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1253 East Church Hill Road
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-6176
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, MS include West Point 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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