For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 718 students in Clay County, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Clay County, IA is Spencer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Clay County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spencer High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E 3rd St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 E 2nd St Po Box 110
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Gr: 3-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
306 E 2nd St
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Gr: 5-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, IA include Spencer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
1 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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