Clay County High School vs Philip Barbour High School Complex
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 120 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
Philip Barbour High School Complex
Philippi · Public high · Grades 9–12
520 students
| Measure | Clay County High School Clay, West Virginia | Philip Barbour High School Complex Philippi, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 110 | #57 of 110 |
| National rank | #14942 of 16,910 | #13079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Clay | Philippi |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip Barbour High School Complex scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 22.0).
- •Philip Barbour High School Complex does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Philip Barbour High School Complex does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
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 Philip Barbour High School Complex?
On the Success Index (US), Philip Barbour High School Complex ranks higher (31.2 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 Philip Barbour High School Complex?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Clay and Philippi in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay County High School: 520. Philip Barbour High School Complex: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay County High School and Philip Barbour High School Complex rank in West Virginia?
Clay County High School is 98th of 110 and Philip Barbour High School Complex is 57th of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).