Clay-Battelle Middle/High School is a secondary school in unincorporated Monongalia County, West Virginia, adjacent to Blacksville. It is operated by Monongalia County Schools.
Serving 346 students in grades 6-12, Clay-battelle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clay-battelle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Clay-battelle High School's student population of 346 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Clay-battelle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay-battelle High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay-battelle High School's ranking?
Clay-battelle High School is ranked #386 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Clay-battelle High School often compared to?
Clay-battelle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School, Morgantown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clay-battelle High School?
The graduation rate of Clay-battelle High School is 90%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Clay-battelle High School?
346 students attend Clay-battelle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Clay-battelle High School 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-battelle High School?
Clay-battelle High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clay-battelle High School offer ?
Clay-battelle High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clay-battelle High School part of?
Clay-battelle High School is part of Monongalia County Schools School District.
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