For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 418 students in Clay County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, KS are Wakefield High School and Clay Center Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Clay County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clay Center Community High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Wakefield, KS 67487
(785) 461-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Clay Center Community High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Ninth St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
807 Dexter St
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3176
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
P O Box 128
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
Green, KS 67447
(785) 944-3324
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 16%
322 Weda Street
Longford, KS 67458
(785) 388-2322
Longford, KS 67458
(785) 388-2322
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
P O Box 74
Morganville, KS 67468
(785) 926-3564
Morganville, KS 67468
(785) 926-3564
Gr: K-5 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, KS include Wakefield High School and Clay Center Community High School.
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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clay County include: Wakefield High School vs. Clay Center Community High School, Clay Center Community High School vs. Wakefield High School
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