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 23%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% 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 45% (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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 85
Millerville, AL 36267
(256) 354-7564
Millerville, AL 36267
(256) 354-7564
Gr: K-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1001 Taylor Road
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Lineville, AL 36266
(256) 354-5414
Gr: 7-8
1025 School Rd
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-2375
Cragford, AL 36255
(256) 354-2375
Gr: K-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 45% (majority Black).