For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 869 students in Clay County, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, TN are Celina K-8 and Clay County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Celina K-8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1324 Mitchell St
Celina, TN 38551
(931) 243-2391
Celina, TN 38551
(931) 243-2391
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Clay County High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
860 Clay County Hwy
Celina, TN 38551
(931) 243-2340
Celina, TN 38551
(931) 243-2340
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, TN include Celina K-8 and Clay County High School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
3 public schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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