Clay County High School vs Mount View High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 122 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
Mount View High School
Welch · Public high · Grades 6–12
521 students
| Measure | Clay County High School Clay, West Virginia | Mount View High School Welch, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 110 | #99 of 110 |
| National rank | #14942 of 16,910 | #14999 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 520 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 14% |
| city | Clay | Welch |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.0 vs 21.7).
- •Mount View High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Clay County High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.8).
- •Mount View High School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 520.
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 Mount View High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clay County High School and Mount View High School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Clay and Welch in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay County High School: 520. Mount View High School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay County High School and Mount View High School rank in West Virginia?
Clay County High School is 98th of 110 and Mount View High School is 99th of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).