The majority of students in Clay County’s only school district were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 3,191 students attending schools in Clay County’s only school district, 95.8% were white. Black students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county, accounting for 1.4%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Clay County’s only school district, representing 96.5% of the student body.
The Clay County student population also comprised 1.3% Hispanic or Latino students, 0.8% multiracial students, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native students, and 0.3% Asian students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped to 0.4% compared to the previous year.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County School District | White | 95.8% | 3,191 |
