For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 546 students in Clay County, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Clay County, AL is Central High School Of Clay County. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Clay County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School Of Clay County, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School Of Clay County
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bob Riley Drive
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1400
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 396-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Career Development Center
Vocational School
8177 Highway 9
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1475
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1475
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, AL include Central High School Of Clay County.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
2 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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