Education Directory
Schools & Higher Education
Public schools, private education, technical training, and university access in Manchester and Clay County, Kentucky.
Clay County School District (PK–12 Public Schools)
Public school district serving Manchester and Clay County, comprising Clay County High School (Grades 9–12, Home of the Tigers), Clay County Middle School (Grades 6–8), and seven elementary schools including Manchester Elementary, Paces Creek Elementary, Big Creek, Burning Springs, Goose Rock, Hacker, and Oneida Elementary.
Clay County High School
Comprehensive public high school serving Manchester and Clay County with Dual Credit college pathways, Career & Technical Education (CTE), JROTC, and championship KHSAA athletics (Home of the Clay County Tigers).
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) — Manchester Regional Campus
Accredited regional campus of Eastern Kentucky University located in Manchester, offering undergraduate degree pathways, dual-credit high school courses, nursing/education advising, and community workforce events.
Oneida Baptist Institute (OBI)
Historic private Christian boarding and day school founded in 1899 along the Kentucky River in Clay County, serving local day students and international boarding students in grades 6–12.
Kentucky Community & Technical College System (HCTC / SKCTC Access)
Regional community and technical college programs offering associate degrees, allied health, commercial driver's license (CDL), welding, and workforce certificates for Clay County students and adult learners.
Manchester & Clay County Schools FAQ
What public school district serves Manchester, Kentucky?
Manchester and all of Clay County are served by the Clay County School District (central office at 128 Richmond Road, Manchester, KY 40962, phone 606-598-2189), including Clay County High School, Clay County Middle School, Manchester Elementary, and Paces Creek Elementary.
Is there a college campus in Manchester, KY?
Yes. Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) operates the EKU Manchester Regional Campus at 50 University Drive, Manchester, KY 40962, offering university coursework, dual-credit programs for local high school students, and adult degree completion.
What private school options exist in Clay County, KY?
Oneida Baptist Institute (OBI) in Oneida, KY (Clay County) is a well-known private Christian day and boarding school founded in 1899 serving students in grades 6 through 12.
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