For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 705 students in Clay, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay, WV are Clay Middle School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay, WV include Clay Middle School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clay.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay?
Clay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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