Best Clay County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,409 students in Clay County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 38 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Clay County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, WV are Big Otter Elementary School, Clay County High School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, WV public schools have an score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Big Otter Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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59 Ossia Rd
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111

Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Clay County High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226

Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

Clay Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276

Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #44.

Clay Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
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419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343

Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, WV

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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H E White Elementary School (Closed 2024)

501 Bomont Rd
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101

Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Ivydale Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Hc 68 Box 100
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304) 286-4861

Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Lizemore Elementary School (Closed 2024)

100 Lizemore Lion Road
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823

Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Valley Fork Elementary School (Closed 2008)

4208 Wallback Road
Wallback, WV 25285
(304) 587-2140

Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clay County, WV?

The top-ranked public schools in Clay County, WV include Big Otter Elementary School, Clay County High School and Clay Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Clay County?

4 public schools are located in Clay County.

What percentage of students in Clay County go to public school?

97% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).