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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,632 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 and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
1,632 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.21
# American Indian Students
1 Student
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
3 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
1,604 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
98%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
70
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,254 is higher than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,254
$15,635
Spending / Student
$17,744
$14,827
Best Clay County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Otter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
59 Ossia Road
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
H E White Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Bomont Road
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Lizemore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lizemore Street
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,632 students.
What is the rank of Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District is ranked #47 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 equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Clay County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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