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Clay Center Community High School vs. Wakefield High School

Should you attend Clay Center Community High School or Wakefield High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Clay Center Community High School
1630 Ninth St
Clay Center, KS 67432
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wakefield High School
502 Third
Wakefield, KS 67487
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Clay Center Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Wakefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Clay Center Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
343 students
75 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clay Center Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wakefield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clay Center Community High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wakefield High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clay Center Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wakefield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clay Center Community High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clay County School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clay County School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#750 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#553 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clay Center Community High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wakefield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in KS)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay Center Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clay County School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clay County School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay Center Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clay County School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clay County School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay Center Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clay County School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clay County School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in KS)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Clay Center Community High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clay County School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wakefield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clay County School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clay Center Community High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wakefield High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
87
18
Grade 10 Students
75
21
Grade 11 Students
94
22
Grade 12 Students
87
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clay Center Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clay Center Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clay Center Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clay Center Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
92%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clay Center Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clay Center Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clay County School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clay Center Community High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clay County School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wakefield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clay County School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clay Center Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clay County School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wakefield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clay County School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clay Center Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clay County School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wakefield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clay County School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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