For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 718 students in Clay County, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Clay County, IA is Spencer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Clay County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spencer High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 E 3rd St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 E 2nd St Po Box 110
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Grades: 3-5
| 72 students
306 E 2nd St
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Grades: 5-8
| 93 students
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
300 Railway
Gillett Grove, IA 51341
(712) 835-2270
Gillett Grove, IA 51341
(712) 835-2270
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, IA include Spencer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
1 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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