There were 306 Black or African American students enrolled in Clay County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 7.4% more than the previous year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Data showed that Clay County welcomed 1,730 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 17.7% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the four schools in the county, Lineville Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of 93 students.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Elementary School | 80 | 455 | 17.6% |
| Central High School of Clay County | 90 | 535 | 16.8% |
| Central Jr High School of Clay County | 43 | 265 | 16.2% |
| Lineville Elementary School | 93 | 475 | 19.6% |
