For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,260 students in Clay, WV (there are 1 private school, 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 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency 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 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Clay Middle School
Magnet 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
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 314 students
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 Middle School and Clay Elementary 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 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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