Clay County Middle School

Summary:

Clay County Middle School is a public middle school located in Manchester, Kentucky, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 407 students. The school is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,552, Clay County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools over the past several years, with rankings ranging from 166 to 265 out of 320-335 schools. In comparison, the nearby South Laurel Middle School and North Laurel Middle School, both part of the Laurel County School District, have consistently ranked in the top 15-55 out of 320-327 Kentucky middle schools.

The school's student performance on the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with only 36% of 7th graders and 30% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 39% and 37%, respectively. Additionally, Clay County Middle School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby Laurel County middle schools. These factors suggest that the school may face significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 239 Richmond Rd
       Manchester, KY  40962


(606) 598-1810

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Clay County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Clay County High School

Feeder schools for Clay County Middle School:

Elementary:    Big Creek Elementary
    Burning Springs Elementary
    Goose Rock Elementary
    Hacker Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Hispanic:
1.5%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Compare Details Clay County Middle School ranks worse than 63.6% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.38. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clay County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County Middle School 206th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Clay County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 32nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clay County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clay County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 31.66 208th 284 26.8%
2008 12.81 266th 287 7.3%
2009 27.61 227th 289 21.5%
2010 28.29 237th 299 20.7%
2011 23.86 256th 304 15.8%
2012 14.55 294th 319 7.8%
2013 18.37 298th 335 11.0%
2014 32.43 256th 335 23.6%
2015 41.25 216th 337 35.9%
2016 39.25 215th 331 35.0%
2017 46.50 174th 330 47.3%
2018 41.82 203rd 322 37.0%
2019 28.48 265th 335 20.9%
2021 18.16 250th 282 11.3%
2022 41.30 181st 320 43.4%
2023 46.50 166th 327 49.2%
2024 36.38 206th 324 36.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clay County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.73 228th 294 22.4%
2024 34.39 79th 130 39.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clay County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.06 145th 285 49.1%
2019 25.47 258th 303 14.9%
2021 32.31 153rd 224 31.7%
2022 43.65 165th 310 46.8%
2023 46.62 156th 309 49.5%
2024 42.99 170th 311 45.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Clay County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.47 198th 290 31.7%
2019 25.16 253rd 299 15.4%
2021 27.10 186th 233 20.2%
2022 50.92 124th 299 58.5%
2023 46.44 152nd 295 48.5%
2024 36.79 189th 300 37.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clay County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.00 126th 219 42.5%
2019 34.61 147th 226 35.0%
2022 37.09 61st 111 45.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Clay County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.35 181st 293 38.2%
2019 25.75 249th 303 17.8%
2021 14.76 204th 222 8.1%
2022 28.79 227th 304 25.3%
2023 40.38 176th 307 42.7%
2024 33.89 203rd 304 33.2%
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Rank History for White students at Clay County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.63 254th 266 4.5%
2022 35.33 210th 314 33.1%
2023 39.68 191st 320 40.3%
2024 28.82 233rd 316 26.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clay County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 715 20 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1993 806 14 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 822
1994 773 13 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1995 791 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1996 791 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1997 768 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1998 700 7 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 662 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2000 663 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2001 621 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 635 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 635 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 672 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2005 641 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2006 592 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2007 563 6 1 0 1 n/a n/a 1 572
2008 577 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 587
2009 564 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 568
2010 531 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 536
2011 495 6 0 2 0 0 1 0 504
2012 493 7 1 4 0 0 1 0 506
2013 495 7 1 4 0 0 3 0 510
2014 470 7 0 3 1 0 5 0 486
2015 462 4 0 2 0 0 4 0 472
2016 476 5 1 4 0 0 2 0 488
2017 472 3 1 6 0 0 4 0 486
2018 470 4 0 0 0 0 6 0 480
2019 438 10 1 2 0 0 3 0 454
2020 457 8 2 3 0 0 2 0 472
2021 481 5 1 3 0 0 1 0 491
2022 410 4 1 5 0 0 1 0 421
2023 392 3 2 6 0 2 2 0 407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clay County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 737 48.1 15.3 n/a
1993 822 53.6 15.3 n/a
1994 788 56.4 14.0 n/a
1995 803 54.8 14.7 n/a
1996 803 54.8 14.7 n/a
1997 777 56.0 13.9 63.2
1998 709 52.3 13.6 67.3
1999 667 52.4 12.7 73.6
2000 667 53.5 12.5 77.2
2001 626 51.5 12.2 79.4
2002 643 47.0 13.7 99.5
2003 643 47.0 13.7 99.5
2004 677 47.0 14.4 n/a
2005 645 49.0 13.2 n/a
2006 596 46.0 13.0 71.8
2007 572 35.0 16.3 75.7
2008 587 45.0 13.0 79.7
2009 568 42.0 13.5 75.5
2010 536 22.0 24.3 76.8
2011 504 41.0 12.2 68.8
2012 506 39.0 12.9 71.7
2013 510 39.0 13.0 62.2
2014 486 41.5 11.7 63
2015 472 35.0 13.4 67.6
2016 488 37.0 13.1 75.8
2017 486 36.8 13.1 67.1
2018 480 35.0 13.7 76
2019 454 35.0 12.9 72.7
2020 472 34.8 13.5 73.3
2021 491 36.0 13.6 82.1
2022 421 38.0 11.0 75.3
2023 407 34.9 11.6 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clay County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 737 48.1 15.3 n/a
1993 822 53.6 15.3 n/a
1994 788 56.4 14.0 n/a
1995 803 54.8 14.7 n/a
1996 803 54.8 14.7 n/a
1997 777 56.0 13.9 63.2
1998 709 52.3 13.6 67.3
1999 667 52.4 12.7 73.6
2000 667 53.5 12.5 77.2
2001 626 51.5 12.2 79.4
2002 643 47.0 13.7 99.5
2003 643 47.0 13.7 99.5
2004 677 47.0 14.4 n/a
2005 645 49.0 13.2 n/a
2006 596 46.0 13.0 71.8
2007 572 35.0 16.3 75.7
2008 587 45.0 13.0 79.7
2009 568 42.0 13.5 75.5
2010 536 22.0 24.3 76.8
2011 504 41.0 12.2 68.8
2012 506 39.0 12.9 71.7
2013 510 39.0 13.0 62.2
2014 486 41.5 11.7 63
2015 472 35.0 13.4 67.6
2016 488 37.0 13.1 75.8
2017 486 36.8 13.1 67.1
2018 480 35.0 13.7 76
2019 454 35.0 12.9 72.7
2020 472 34.8 13.5 73.3
2021 491 36.0 13.6 82.1
2022 421 38.0 11.0 75.3
2023 407 34.9 11.6 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clay County Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,331 (9.4%) $72 (0.5%) $1,404 (9.9%) $9,595 (67.9%) $1,501 (10.6%) $11,096 (78.5%) $14,130
2019 $1,645 (12.1%) $119 (0.9%) $1,763 (13.0%) $9,320 (68.8%) $1,626 (12.0%) $10,946 (80.8%) $13,552
2020 $1,885 (14.3%) $315 (2.4%) $2,200 (16.7%) $9,380 (71.3%) $1,320 (10.0%) $10,700 (81.3%) $13,162
2021 $1,964 (15.4%) $259 (2.0%) $2,223 (17.5%) $8,981 (70.5%) $1,028 (8.1%) $10,009 (78.6%) $12,736
2022 $2,956 (18.7%) $579 (3.7%) $3,535 (22.4%) $9,446 (59.8%) $1,750 (11.1%) $11,196 (70.9%) $15,784

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 265th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 166th of 327 Middle schools
 28.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454407
 10.4%
African American103
 70%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander02
White438392
 10.5%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%74%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County Middle School

Clay County Middle School ranks 206th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Clay County Middle School usually go on to attend Clay County High School

Students at Clay County Middle School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Clay County Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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