For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 809 students in Clay County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KY are Clay County High School and Horse Creek Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Clay County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clay County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Clay Co High Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3737
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3737
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Gr: 8-12
Clay County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1983 South Highway 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
1342 South Hwy. 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1203 N Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Gr: K-6 | 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, KY include Clay County High School and Horse Creek Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
3 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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