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Clay County Schools School District

285 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Clay County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,409 students in Clay County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Clay County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
1,409 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clay County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#46 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
32%
35%
41%
21%
28%
≥95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
98%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,143 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,553 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,143
$15,963
Spending / Student
$20,553
$15,138

Best Clay County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Otter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
59 Ossia Rd
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Clay County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,409 students.
What is the rank of Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District is ranked #46 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County Schools School District?
98% of Clay County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Clay County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,553 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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