For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,115 students in Clay County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IN are North Clay Middle School and Clay City Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Clay Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3450 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #22.
Clay City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IN include North Clay Middle School and Clay City Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
2 public middle schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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