Clay County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clay, West Virginia 25043 · Clay County Schools
#98 of 110 high schools in West Virginia
#14942 of 16,910 nationally
About Clay County High School
Clay County High School is a public high located in Clay, in the Clay County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 520 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 98th of 110 ranked high schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (47th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 520.
There are 3 schools in Clay; Clay County High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clay County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Clay County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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520 students
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Wayne High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
525 students
Lincoln High School
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527 students
Westside High School
Clear Fork · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Calhoun Middle/High School
Mount Zion · Public high · Grades 5–12
498 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County High School a good school?
Clay County High School has a Success Index (US) of 22.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #98 of 110 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clay County High School rank in West Virginia?
Clay County High School ranks #98 of 110 high schools in West Virginia and #14942 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clay County High School?
Clay County High School had 520 students in 2025.
Is Clay County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Clay County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clay County High School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Clay County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.