Clay Middle School

Clay Middle School, a cozy middle school in Clay, West Virginia, run under Clay County Schools, hosts 302 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 429 students per school, that is 30% below typical.

Clay County Schools comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 1,437 students; Clay Middle School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Clay Middle School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (98%). Compared to Clay County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Clay Middle School lists 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.4:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.3:1 average.

In the surrounding community, census data for Clay County shows median household income runs about $42,318, about 11% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 20%. Clay Middle School is one of 6 public schools in Clay County (combined enrollment of about 1,558 students).

Clay Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Clay Middle School.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. Clay Middle School's enrollment has edged down 27% since 2018, when it stood at 411 (now 302).

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.