For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,409 students in Clay County, WV (there are , serving 38 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Clay County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, WV are Big Otter Elementary School, Clay County High School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Otter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Ossia Rd
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
Duck, WV 25063
(304) 286-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Clay County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Clay County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 Bomont Rd
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Hc 68 Box 100
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304) 286-4861
Ivydale, WV 25113
(304) 286-4861
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
100 Lizemore Lion Road
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Lizemores, WV 25125
(304) 587-4823
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
4208 Wallback Road
Wallback, WV 25285
(304) 587-2140
Wallback, WV 25285
(304) 587-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, WV include Big Otter Elementary School, Clay County High School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County?
4 public schools are located in Clay County.
What percentage of students in Clay County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Clay County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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