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3 schools in Clay

West Virginia · Public K-12

Across Clay, 3 public K-12 schools serve approximately 1,253 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Clay

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,253
-162 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Clay County High SchoolHigh09-12520
Clay Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05431
Clay Middle SchoolMiddle06-08302

About Clay

Clay, West Virginia is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,253 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Clay average about 418 students each, 14% meaningfully above the West Virginia norm.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,253 students, decreased 11% from the 1,415 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Clay discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clay?
Clay, West Virginia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,253 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Clay?
Clay has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Clay?
Clay County High School is the largest public school in Clay by enrollment, with approximately 520 students.
What school districts serve Clay?
Clay public schools are operated by Clay County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Clay cover?
Public schools in Clay serve students from pre-K through grade 12.