For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,669 students in Clay County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 36 private students). 98% 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 H E White Elementary School, Big Otter Elementary 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 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). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H E White Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Bomont Road
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 Ossia Road
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Lizemore Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lizemore Street
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: #55.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Clay County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 68 Box 100
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304) 286-4861
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304) 286-4861
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
4208 Wallback Road
Wallback, WV 25285
(304) 587-2140
Wallback, WV 25285
(304) 587-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, WV include H E White Elementary School, Big Otter Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County, WV?
6 public schools are located in Clay County, WV.
What percentage of students in Clay County, WV go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Clay County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, WV?
Clay County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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