For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,326 students in Claysville, PA (there are , serving 72 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Claysville, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Claysville, PA are Mcguffey High School, Claysville Elementary School and Mcguffey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claysville, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Claysville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Claysville, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcguffey High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Claysville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 Main St
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7772
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7772
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Mcguffey Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Claysville, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Claysville, PA include Mcguffey High School, Claysville Elementary School and Mcguffey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Claysville?
3 public schools are located in Claysville.
What percentage of students in Claysville go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Claysville are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Claysville?
Claysville public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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