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Clay Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
44 Clay High St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 · (740) 354-6644 · Part of Clay Local School District
Students
134
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
60%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Clay Middle School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 13.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 49.6%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 57.2%
Location
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44 Clay High St, Portsmouth
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 643
Grade 746
Grade 845
Enrollment over time
118’20
120’21
138’22
148’23
134’24
Up 13.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 90%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 3%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.