District Overview
Located in the heart of Ashland, Alabama, at 62 Court Square, the Clay County School District serves as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across five campuses, the district delivers a continuous academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Set within a distant rural landscape, the district provides a tailored, community-focused learning environment that balances accessible public education with the distinct character and needs of its local area.

Currently enrolling 1,729 students, Clay County maintains a strong workforce to foster student growth and institutional stability. The district is powered by a total workforce of nearly 379 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring a dedicated core of 211 teachers, 20 instructional aides, and approximately 148 support personnel. This robust staffing ecosystem ensures that students receive well-rounded academic guidance and essential support services throughout their educational journey. Families, educators, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can visit their official portal at www.claycoboe.org or reach out directly to the administrative team at (256) 396-1475.
5
Total Schools
1,729
Total Students
211.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clay County
Demographic Student Count
White1,210
Hispanic108
Black271
Asian9
Two or More128
American Indian3
  • White
    1,210 (70.0%)
  • Black
    271 (15.7%)
  • Two or More
    128 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic
    108 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Clay County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,729*
Teachers (FTE):211.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Clay County
Found 5 Schools