For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,314 students in Clay County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Clay County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
1,314 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Clay County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.71
# American Indian Students
9 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
20%
# Black Students
6 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
n/a
25%
# White Students
1,145 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
87%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
109
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,756 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,353 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,756
$11,229
Spending / Student
$12,353
$11,655
Best Clay County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Hayesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Elementary School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8586
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8586
Grades: 3-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Hayesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-9924
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-9924
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hayesville Primary School
Magnet School
698 Anderson St
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-3763
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-3763
Grades: PK-2
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,314 students.
What is the rank of Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District is ranked #96 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County Schools School District?
87% of Clay County Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Clay County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,353 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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