Clay County Middle School

Clay County
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
407 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Clay County Middle School, located in Manchester, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle school grade levels. As part of the Clay County School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while encouraging students to develop critical thinking, social skills, and personal responsibility during their formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school strives to integrate technology and extracurricular opportunities to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By emphasizing community involvement and collaborative instruction, Clay County Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond, fostering a culture of pride and academic achievement within the Manchester area.
407
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    392 (96.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clay County
Phone: (606)598-1810
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 199
Grade 8 208
Gender Ratio