Clay Elementary School vs Flinn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in West Virginia, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary School
Clay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Flinn Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
430 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary School Clay, West Virginia | Flinn Elementary School Charleston, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 390 | #244 of 390 |
| National rank | #26796 of 50,301 | #27150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 431 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Clay | Charleston |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.5 vs 47.0).
- •Flinn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Clay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •Clay Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 430.
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 Elementary School better than Flinn Elementary 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 Elementary School and Flinn Elementary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Clay and Charleston in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary School: 431. Flinn Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary School and Flinn Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Clay Elementary School is 235th of 390 and Flinn Elementary School is 244th of 390 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).