Best Public Schools in Clay, WV

Summary:

The city of Clay, West Virginia is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Clay County High School, Clay Middle School, and Clay Elementary School. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores and school rankings.

None of the three schools in the Clay County Schools district appear to be standout performers. All three schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science compared to the state averages. For example, only 9.7% of 11th graders at Clay County High School were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 17.9%. The schools also have low statewide rankings, with Clay County High School and Clay Middle School both earning 1-star ratings.

Another notable finding is the lack of racial diversity in the student populations, which are overwhelmingly white, ranging from 98.09% to 99.06% white students. This lack of diversity may impact the educational experiences and opportunities for students in the district. Additionally, the data on free/reduced lunch rates and recent spending per student is limited, making it difficult to fully assess the socioeconomic factors and resource allocation that could be contributing to the schools' underperformance. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in Clay, West Virginia are facing significant challenges that need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for students in the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)							WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)							WV Assessment Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clay Middle School	Public	6-8	419 Church Street	Clay	25043	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 587-2343	344	24	14.3		336 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	19.8	150^th of 169 public middle schools	11.2%		37.7	108^th of 168 public middle schools	35.7%	42				16.9	23.6	13.2					27.3	29.9	32.0			17.2		$11,274	$1,670	$9,604
Clay County High School	Public	9-12	1 Panther Drive	Clay	25043	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 587-4226	534	34	15.7		524 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28.6	80^th of 112 public high schools	28.6%		36.4	69^th of 112 public high schools	38.4%	11							9.7							42.9			20.2	$13,685	$1,559	$12,127
Clay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 Church Street	Clay	25043	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 587-4276	361	27	13.3		354 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	41.5	231^st of 368 public elementary schools	37.2%		42.5	215^th of 368 public elementary schools	41.6%	16	51.1	40.5	33.3					42.6	54.1	37.5					25.0			$13,896	$2,945	$10,951

Cities Near Clay

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Duck	9.12 mi	1	42^nd
Bomont	10.01 mi	1
Lizemores	11.28 mi	1	274^th
Summersville	12.86 mi	5	174^th
Left Hand	15.58 mi	1	153^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.