Clay County High School vs Wayne High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 119 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
Wayne High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
525 students
| Measure | Clay County High School Clay, West Virginia | Wayne High School Wayne, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 110 | #41 of 110 |
| National rank | #14942 of 16,910 | #12121 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Clay | Wayne |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 22.0).
- •Wayne High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Wayne High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •Wayne High School is the larger school with 525 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 Wayne High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne High School ranks higher (35.4 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 Wayne High School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Clay and Wayne in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay County High School: 520. Wayne High School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay County High School and Wayne High School rank in West Virginia?
Clay County High School is 98th of 110 and Wayne High School is 41st of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).