For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 355 students in Clay County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Clay County, MS is West Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Joe Stevens Road
Cedarbluff, MS 39741
(662) 494-2350
Cedarbluff, MS 39741
(662) 494-2350
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
1039 E Broad Street
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4691
West Point, MS 39773
(662) 494-4691
Gr: PK-K | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, MS include West Clay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
2 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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