For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,776 students in Clay County, AL (there are , serving 395 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Clay County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, AL are Lineville Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School and Central Jr High School Of Clay County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lineville Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 West Main
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1420
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1420
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 3rd Street Sw
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Central Jr High School Of Clay County
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1401
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1401
Grades: 7-8
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School Of Clay County
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1400
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Career Development Center
Vocational School
8177 Highway 9
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1475
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1475
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Clay County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 85
Millerville, AL 36267
(256) 354-7564
Millerville, AL 36267
(256) 354-7564
Grades: K-12
| 345 students
1001 Taylor Road
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
220 3rd St Sw
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 354-7510
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 354-7510
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1001 Taylor Road
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
18 W Main St
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-2466
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-2466
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1025 School Rd
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-2375
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-2375
Grades: K-12
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, AL include Lineville Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School and Central Jr High School Of Clay County.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
5 public schools are located in Clay County.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clay County include: Lineville Elementary School vs. Ashland Elementary School, Ashland Elementary School vs. Lineville Elementary School
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