Big Otter Elementary School vs Clay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Otter Elementary School
Duck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students
Clay Elementary School
Clay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Big Otter Elementary School Duck, West Virginia | Clay Elementary School Clay, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 390 | #235 of 390 |
| National rank | #20572 of 50,301 | #26796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 184 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Duck | Clay |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Otter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 47.5).
- •Big Otter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Clay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •Clay Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 184.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Otter Elementary School better than Clay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Otter Elementary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 47.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Otter Elementary School and Clay Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Duck and Clay in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Otter Elementary School: 184. Clay Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Otter Elementary School and Clay Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Big Otter Elementary School is 156th of 390 and Clay Elementary School is 235th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).