Clay County High School
Tel:
(304)587-4226
- Clay County High School serves 522 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- Clay County High School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 522 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clay County High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clay County High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.12 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clay County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clay County High School is Herbert Hoover High School (14.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clay Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clay Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clay Clay Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 486 students
1.3 miles
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304)587-4276 1.3 PK-5 486 - Clay Clay Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 422 students
1.7 miles
419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304)587-2343 1.7 6-8 422 - Bomont H E White Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 117 students
7.4 miles
501 Bomont Road
Bomont, WV 25030
(304)548-7101 7.4 PK-5 117 - Lizemores Lizemore Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 141 students
9.2 miles
100 Lizemore Lion Road
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304)587-4823 9.2 PK-5 141 - Ivydale Big Otter Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
10.3 miles
59 Ossia Road
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304)286-3111 10.3 PK-5 250
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