Clay County Schools School District
School District · Clay, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,530
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,530
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Clay County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Clay County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Big Otter Elementary School
Duck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clay County High School
Clay · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clay Middle School
Clay · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#41 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,509
+$1,085 vs West Virginia median
District size
1,530 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
The short answer
Clay County Schools ranks #41 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Clay County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Big Otter Elementary School (8.3/10), Clay County High School (6.2/10), and Clay Middle School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Clay County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Otter Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Clay County High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Clay Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | H E White Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Clay Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Lizemore Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clay County Schools
Clay County Schools is a Clay, West Virginia school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,530 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $15,509 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Clay County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Big Otter Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Clay County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clay County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clay County Schools with test data.
Schools in Clay County Schools
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Clay
- Total Enrollment
- 1,530
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- District spending per student
- $15,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clay County Schools?
Clay County Schools has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clay County Schools?
The average composite rating for Clay County Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Clay County Schools?
Clay County Schools's district-level spending was $15,509 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clay County Schools is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clay County Schools?
Big Otter Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clay County Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Clay County Schools?
Across schools in Clay County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clay County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Clay County Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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