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Braxton County High School vs. Clay County High School

Should you attend Braxton County High School or Clay County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Braxton County High School
200 Jerry Burton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Clay County High School
1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Braxton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Clay County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 507 students in grades 9-12, Braxton County 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Clay County 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
507 students
534 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Braxton County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clay County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Braxton County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clay County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Braxton County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clay County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Braxton County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Braxton County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clay County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clay County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#376 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
#376 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Braxton County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clay County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Braxton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Braxton County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clay County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Braxton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Braxton County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clay County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Braxton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Braxton County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clay County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in WV)
≥95%
(Top 10% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Braxton County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Braxton County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Clay County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clay County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Braxton County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clay County High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
144
146
Grade 10 Students
132
125
Grade 11 Students
112
138
Grade 12 Students
119
125

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Braxton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Braxton County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Braxton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Braxton County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clay County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clay County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Braxton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Braxton County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clay County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clay County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
97%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Braxton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Braxton County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clay County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clay County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Braxton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Braxton County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clay County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clay County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.06
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Braxton County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Braxton County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clay County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clay County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Braxton County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Braxton County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clay County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clay County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Braxton County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Braxton County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clay County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clay County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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