Is Clay County High School a good school?

Clay County High School ranks 148 th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clay County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Clay County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clay County High School?

Students at Clay County High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Clay County High School?

Clay County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Celina K-8 Elementary : Hermitage Springs Elementary School

Clay County High School

Summary:

Clay County High School is a public high school located in Celina, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 329. The school is part of the Clay County District, which is ranked 121 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Clay County High School consistently performs above the state average in several subject areas, including Biology I, English II, and Algebra I. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55.6% of students were proficient or better in English II, compared to the state average of 50.6%. Additionally, male students at Clay County High School have consistently outperformed their female counterparts, ranking 102 out of 348 Tennessee high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 182 for female students. The school also has a strong performance among low socioeconomic status students, ranking 90 out of 318 Tennessee high schools in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with only 1.82% African American, 3.65% Hispanic, and 0.61% Native American students.

When compared to nearby schools like Red Boiling Springs School, Livingston Academy, and Jackson County High School, Clay County High School outperforms these schools in Biology I and English II, but generally lags behind in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Additionally, Livingston Academy and Jackson County High School have slightly more diverse student populations compared to Clay County High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

860 Clay County HWY
Celina, TN 38551

(931) 243-2340

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,463

Feeder schools for Clay County High School:

Elementary:	Celina K-8
	Hermitage Springs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clay County High School ranks better than 62.2% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clay County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay County High School is $11,463.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clay County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County High School 148^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Clay County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 122^nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Clay County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2010	43.85	186^th	267	30.3%
2011	26.37	238^th	273	12.8%
2012	27.51	235^th	269	12.6%
2013	37.52	236^th	285	17.2%
2014	52.73	141^st	296	52.4%
2015	56.47	155^th	300	48.3%
2016	53.63	148^th	351	57.8%
2017	48.93	128^th	273	53.1%
2018	38.03	212^th	341	37.8%
2019	46.76	153^rd	342	55.3%
2021	44.12	167^th	347	51.9%
2022	46.70	166^th	358	53.6%
2023	55.45	136^th	384	64.6%
2024	53.11	148^th	392	62.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clay County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.70	135^th	159	15.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clay County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	45.73	135^th	308	56.2%
2019	60.15	77^th	302	74.5%
2021	32.14	228^th	317	28.1%
2022	46.30	142^nd	322	55.9%
2023	59.54	76^th	330	77.0%
2024	55.26	113^th	337	66.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Clay County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	56.52	107^th	337	68.2%
2021	59.32	88^th	340	74.1%
2022	48.81	154^th	350	56.0%
2023	49.86	163^rd	366	55.5%
2024	42.56	205^th	365	43.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Clay County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	40.45	182^nd	329	44.7%
2021	29.70	243^rd	332	26.8%
2022	41.39	186^th	349	46.7%
2023	60.92	95^th	359	73.5%
2024	60.73	107^th	366	70.8%

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Rank History for White students at Clay County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	29.49	248^th	307	19.2%
2019	35.99	195^th	301	35.2%
2021	37.60	194^th	306	36.6%
2022	41.45	175^th	312	43.9%
2023	50.18	136^th	325	58.2%
2024	47.57	154^th	326	52.8%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clay County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	259	259
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	226	226
2006	239	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2007	272	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2008	339	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2009	333	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2010	322	10	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2011	290	6	0	6	0	0	3	0	305
2012	269	6	0	8	0	0	3	0	286
2013	257	5	0	7	1	0	1	0	271
2014	249	4	0	6	0	0	2	0	261
2015	271	5	0	5	0	0	2	0	283
2016	295	2	0	4	0	0	2	0	303
2017	285	4	0	3	0	0	3	0	295
2018	287	5	0	7	0	0	2	0	301
2019	303	5	0	6	0	0	3	0	317
2020	295	5	0	7	0	0	4	0	311
2021	316	6	0	9	1	0	4	0	336
2022	304	4	0	7	2	0	7	0	324
2023	301	6	0	12	2	0	8	0	329

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	259	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	226	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	246	16.6	14.8	n/a
2007	281	17.1	16.4	n/a
2008	346	23.7	14.6	50.3
2009	344	22.0	15.6	59.9
2010	336	21.3	15.7	n/a
2011	305	22.3	13.6	0
2012	286	22.3	12.8	n/a
2013	271	20.4	13.2	66.4
2014	261	18.4	14.1	67.4
2015	283	18.0	15.7	67.1
2016	303	20.0	15.1	70
2017	295	21.0	14.0	n/a
2018	301	20.8	14.4	n/a
2019	317	20.0	15.8	n/a
2020	311	19.8	15.7	62.7
2021	336	22.8	14.7	n/a
2022	324	23.0	14.0	n/a
2023	329	22.0	14.9	n/a

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	259	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	226	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	246	16.6	14.8	n/a
2007	281	17.1	16.4	n/a
2008	346	23.7	14.6	50.3
2009	344	22.0	15.6	59.9
2010	336	21.3	15.7	n/a
2011	305	22.3	13.6	0
2012	286	22.3	12.8	n/a
2013	271	20.4	13.2	66.4
2014	261	18.4	14.1	67.4
2015	283	18.0	15.7	67.1
2016	303	20.0	15.1	70
2017	295	21.0	14.0	n/a
2018	301	20.8	14.4	n/a
2019	317	20.0	15.8	n/a
2020	311	19.8	15.7	62.7
2021	336	22.8	14.7	n/a
2022	324	23.0	14.0	n/a
2023	329	22.0	14.9	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clay County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$506 (5.6%)	$7,996 (88.4%)	$9,044
2020	$647 (6.4%)	$8,870 (88.1%)	$10,069
2021	$904 (8.6%)	$9,172 (86.9%)	$10,560
2022	$1,378 (12.2%)	$9,466 (83.5%)	$11,334
2023	$1,047 (9.1%)	$9,808 (85.6%)	$11,463

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 153^rd of 342 High schools	Ranks 136^th of 384 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Clay County High School)	18.1	26.8	8.7%
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Clay County)	18.1	26.8	8.7%
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)	17.9	12.8	5.1%
9th Grade English I (Clay County High School)	31.6	37.3	5.7%
9th Grade English I (Clay County)	31.6	37.3	5.7%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
10th Grade Integrated Math II (Clay County High School)	32.9	19.5	13.4%
10th Grade Integrated Math II (Clay County)	32.9	19.5	13.4%
10th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)	23	19.8	3.2%
10th Grade English II (Clay County High School)	47.6	48.6	1%
10th Grade English II (Clay County)	47.6	48.6	1%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
11th Grade Integrated Math III (Clay County High School)	20.4	18.4	2%
11th Grade Integrated Math III (Clay County)	20.4	18.4	2%
11th Grade Integrated Math III (Tennessee)	14.7	13	1.7%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Clay County High School)	17.1	26	8.9%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Clay County)	17.1	26	8.9%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Tennessee)	21.9	18.3	3.6%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Clay County High School)	29.2	18.7	10.5%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Clay County)	29.2	18.7	10.5%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Tennessee)	27.9	25.5	2.4%
All Grades Integrated Math III (Clay County High School)	20.4	19.2	1.2%
All Grades Integrated Math III (Clay County)	20.4	19.2	1.2%
All Grades Integrated Math III (Tennessee)	21.2	20.3	0.9%
All Grades English I (Clay County High School)	31.6	37.3	5.7%
All Grades English I (Clay County)	31.6	37.3	5.7%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Clay County High School)	47.6	49.3	1.7%
All Grades English II (Clay County)	47.6	49.3	1.7%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	329	3.8%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	12	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	301	0.7%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%

Schools Near Clay County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)			TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)		TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clay County High School	Public	9-12	860 Clay County HWY	Celina	38551	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(931) 243-2340	329	22	14.9		301 (91.5%)	6 (1.8%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	53.1	148^th of 392 public high schools	62.2%		55.5	136^th of 384 public high schools	64.6%	12									18.3		17.0		21.0	20.6		55.1	53.5			20.7	20.5	55.6	55.6	44.8	44.3									$11,463	$1,047	$9,808
Clay County Adult High School	Public	9-12	520 Brown ST	Celina	38551	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	No	(931) 243-3310	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson County High School	Public	9-12	190 Blue Devil Ln	Gainesboro	38562	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 268-9771	403	26	15.8		372 (92.3%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	42.2	214^th of 392 public high schools	45.4%		51.4	152^nd of 384 public high schools	60.4%	62									16.8		15.7		21.6	20.7	35.1	37.0	35.9			33.0	32.3	53.5	54.0	28.0	25.5									$12,452	$2,119	$9,404
Livingston Academy	Public	9-12	120 Melvin Johnson DR	Livingston	38570	Overton County	Overton County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 823-5911	885	50	17.6		844 (95.4%)	8 (0.9%)	19 (2.1%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	51	164^th of 392 public high schools	58.2%		51.8	150^th of 384 public high schools	60.9%	14									29.9	7.1	27.1	95.0	18.2	26.2	50.5		50.2			38.4	38.3	55.0	55.0	24.1	21.0									$8,967	$1,343	$7,109
Red Boiling Springs School	Public	6-12	415 Hillcrest DR	Red Boiling Springs	37150	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	No	(615) 699-3125	334	31	10.8		276 (82.6%)	4 (1.2%)	52 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	26.1	298^th of 392 public high schools	24.0%		25	302^nd of 384 public high schools	21.4%	4	29.6	24.1	21.6	25.2	25.5	16.7	11.8	18.1	10.6		10.0		23.7	23.7	25.5		25.4	33.3	33.3	18.9	17.2	35.0	34.1	25.0	23.3	31.5	35.2	21.6	29.6	50.0	33.3	21.6	35.2	$12,713	$592	$10,975

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