High Schools in Clay County

The high schools in Clay County, Alabama serve grades 9-12 and are part of the Clay County school district, which is ranked 75 out of 137 districts in the state. With only one high school in the data set, Central High School of Clay County is the sole focus of this analysis.

Central High School of Clay County has a student population of 524, with a predominantly White (70.99%) student body. The school's academic performance, however, is a concern, as its proficiency rates on the Summative Assessment are significantly lower than the state averages in Mathematics (10.08% vs. 23.12%), Science (26.89% vs. 34.76%), and English (14.78% vs. 28.09%). This trend has persisted over the past two school years, contributing to the school's fluctuating ranking, which has ranged from 220 out of 367 schools in 2021-2022 to 273 out of 371 schools in 2022-2023.

Socioeconomic factors may also be impacting the school's performance, as 70.8% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school's per-student spending is relatively low at $10,963. Additionally, the student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6 suggests that the school may be facing resource challenges. These factors, combined with the school's lack of diversity, highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by Central High School of Clay County.