CLAY

Florida · Public School District

Schools

39,210

Students

$10,722

Per-Pupil Spend

-25% nat'l

58.7%

Free Lunch Rate

+7pp vs nat'l

93.5%

Graduation Rate

+7.0pp vs nat'l

District Overview

CLAY is a public school district in Florida serving 39,210 students across 51 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 6 middle, 11 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 93.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,722 is below the national average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (51)

Elementary Schools28 schools

School	Grades	Students
ARGYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	793
CHARLES E. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	624
CLAY CHARTER ACADEMYCharter	KG–08	740
CLAY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	442
COPPERGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	609
DISCOVERY OAKS ELEMENTARY	PK–06	977
DOCTORS INLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	580
FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	739
GROVE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	445
J.L. WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	717
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY	PK–06	803
LAKE ASBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	975
LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	817
MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	536
MIDDLEBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	559
MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	413
OAKLEAF VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	1,001
ORANGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	477
PLANTATION OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	938
RIDEOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	502
RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	588
ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY	PK–06	1,117
S BRYAN JENNINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	495
SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	735
SWIMMING PEN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	509
THUNDERBOLT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	901
TYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	1,021
W E CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	641

Middle Schools6 schools

School	Grades	Students
GREEN COVE SPRINGS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	799
LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	1,037
LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	06–08	870
OAKLEAF JUNIOR HIGH	06–08	1,118
ORANGE PARK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	744
WILKINSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	07–08	752

High Schools11 schools

School	Grades	Students
AMIKIDS CLAY COUNTY	06–12	36
CLAY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,666
FLEMING ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,889
FLORIDA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY	09–12	30
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH	07–12	1,205
MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,852
OAKLEAF HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,371
ORANGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,810
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS CLAY	06–12	39
R. C. BANNERMAN LEARNING CENTER	06–12	256
RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,828

Other Schools6 schools

School	Grades	Students
CLAY VIRTUAL ACADEMY	KG–12	0
CLAY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE	KG–12	152
CLAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	0
CONTRACTED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES	PK–12	0
FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY AT CLAYCharter	KG–12	217
ST JOHNS CLASSICAL ACADEMYCharter	PK–12	845

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,722-25% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

54%

31%

State

53.9%

Local (property tax)

31.3%

Federal

14.8%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (31%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

39,210

Students

59%

Free Lunch

$11K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate93.5%

Opportunity Score37/100

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School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Strong graduation outcomes

93.5% graduation rate — 7.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.

Range of school options

With 51 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Below-average per-pupil spending

At $10,722, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CLAY?

CLAY has 51 public schools, serving a total of 39,210 students.

What is the graduation rate for CLAY?

The graduation rate is 93.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does CLAY spend per student?

CLAY spends $10,722 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CLAY?

59% of students in CLAY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in CLAY?

Yes — 3 of the 51 schools in CLAY are charter schools.

What grade levels does CLAY serve?

CLAY serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for CLAY?

The median opportunity score across schools in CLAY is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.