District Overview
Located at 128 Richmond Road in Manchester, Kentucky, the Clay County School District serves as an active, fully operational public school system committed to supporting families across the region. Operating within a rural remote setting, the district manages 10 functional schools that deliver a seamless educational experience spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Grounded in the 2024–2025 NCES dataset context, the district provides a structured learning environment tailored to its geographic landscape, ensuring accessible early childhood development, primary education, and secondary pathways for students throughout the community.

The district currently serves a student body of nearly 2,950 learners, maintaining an even gender balance across all grade levels. Supporting this student population is a substantial educational workforce of approximately 1,041 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing environment includes over 432 dedicated classroom teachers, 85 instructional aides, and more than 520 support personnel. Through this high level of individualized instructional support and operational care, Clay County fosters a nurturing, resource-rich academic environment designed to help every student thrive from pre-K through high school graduation.
10
Total Schools
2,948
Total Students
432.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clay County
Demographic Student Count
White2,838
Hispanic38
Black30
Asian6
Two or More28
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    2,838 (96.3%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (1.3%)
  • Black
    30 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    28 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Clay County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle1
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:10
Students:2,948*
Teachers (FTE):432.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Clay County
Found 10 Schools