Best Public Schools in Clay, WV (2025-26)

Best Clay Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Clay, WV (there are , serving 30 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Clay, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

The top ranked public schools in Clay, WV are Clay County High School, Clay Elementary School and Clay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay, WV public schools have an score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Clay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Clay, WV (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clay County High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226

Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Clay Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276

Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

Clay Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
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419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343

Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clay, WV?

The top ranked public schools in Clay, WV include Clay County High School, Clay Elementary School and Clay Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Clay?

3 public schools are located in Clay.

What percentage of students in Clay go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in Clay are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

What is the racial composition of students in Clay?

Clay public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).