Clay County High School vs Clay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay County High School
Clay · Public high · Grades 9–12
520 students
Clay Middle School
Clay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | Clay County High School Clay, West Virginia | Clay Middle School Clay, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 110 | #84 of 110 |
| National rank | #14942 of 16,910 | #10426 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 520 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| city | Clay | Clay |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 22.0).
- •Clay Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Clay County High School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 302.
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 Clay County High School better than Clay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Middle School ranks higher (37.1 vs 22.0 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 Clay County High School and Clay Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Clay and Clay in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay County High School: 520. Clay Middle School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay County High School and Clay Middle School rank in West Virginia?
Clay County High School is 98th of 110 and Clay Middle School is 84th of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).