Clay County Schools School District

285 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,669 students in Clay County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 21% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
1,669 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WV)
#37 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Clay County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clay County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clay County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Clay County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.21
# American Indian Students
1 Student
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
4 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
1,640 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
98%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
80
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
109
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,850 is higher than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,351 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$3,933 MM
This chart display total revenue of Clay County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$29 MM
$3,730 MM
This chart display total spending of Clay County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,850
$15,540
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Clay County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,351
$14,737
This chart display average spending per public school student in Clay County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clay County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H E White Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Bomont Road
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Big Otter Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Ossia Road
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clay Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Lizemore Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Lizemore Street
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: #55.
Clay Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Clay County High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,669 students.
What is the rank of Clay County Schools School District?
Clay County Schools School District is ranked #34 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 $17,351 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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