- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Celina, TN
Clay County High School
Federal NCES profile for Clay County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470066001694
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay County High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 311
- students enrolled
Clay County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Clay County High School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 470066001694 · Celina, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Celina K-8 (528 students)
Clay County High School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Clay County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Celina K-8
Celina K-8
528 students
- This school
Clay County High School
311 students
- Hermitage Spri
Hermitage Springs Elementary School
215 students
What this shows Clay County High School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay County High School compares
Clay County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Clay County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay County reports $11,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celina K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermitage Springs Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay County High School
How many students attend Clay County High School?
Clay County High School has 311 students enrolled. It is a high school in Celina, TN. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay County High School is 14.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay County High School?
The largest demographic group at Clay County High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Celina, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay County High School?
Clay County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Clay County?
Besides Clay County High School, Clay County also operates Celina K-8 (528 students) and Hermitage Springs Elementary School (215 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.