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#340 of 635 schools in WV
Clay County High School
High School · Clay County Schools · Clay, WV
A high school in Clay, WV where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 729, Clay, WV 25043
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clay County High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
50.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clay County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay County High School is listed in CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay County High School
Clay County High School is a public high school in Clay, WV, part of Clay County Schools, serving approximately 534 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay County High School
What grades does Clay County High School serve?
Clay County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Clay County High School?
Clay County High School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay County High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay County High School rank in WV?
Clay County High School ranks #340 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Clay County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clay County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay County High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clay County High School a charter school?
No, Clay County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay County High School a Title I school?
No, Clay County High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (304) 587-4226
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 25043)
- 1,446
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25043; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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