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Best Clay County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,120 students in Clay County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, IL are Floyd Henson Jr High School, Flora Elementary School and Clay City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Floyd Henson Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
609 N Stanford Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8394
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Flora Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
445 Emory St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Clay City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Flora High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Locust St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
North Clay Elem/jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Route 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
North Clay Community High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Rte 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Clay City Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, IL

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln School (Closed 2016)
7215 Old Highway 50
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2226
Gr: 4-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mcendree Elementary School (Closed 2016)
200 N Olive Rd
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-2014
Gr: K-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Safe School Roe 12 Clay County (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
231 South Main St
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Washington School (Closed 2016)
114 E Washington St
Flora, IL 62839
(618) 662-8118
Gr: PK-K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Xenia Grade School (Closed 2016)
601 Church St
Xenia, IL 62899
(618) 678-2205
Gr: K-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clay County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, IL include Floyd Henson Jr High School, Flora Elementary School and Clay City High School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
8 public schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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