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CLAY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

1 PANTHER DRIVE, CLAY, WV 25043CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
533
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$15,556
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 533 students in grades 09–12 in CLAY, West Virginia.
8% above average funding
District spends $15,556 per pupil, 8% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CLAY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in CLAY, West Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 533 students. The district invests $15,556 per student — 8% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at CLAY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

533
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution286 male · 247 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Student Composition
99%
White99%
Hispanic / Latino1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540024000147

Academic Outcomes at CLAY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25043

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,556Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,556
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,845
Student Support$2,956
Administration$1,867
Operations$2,333
Other$1,556
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,556 spent per student, an estimated $6,891 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
State government
66.4%
Local (property tax)
10.5%
Federal programs
23.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBIG OTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLIZEMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLH E WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
CLAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyClay County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)587-4226
NCES ID: 540024000147
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CLAY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Mid
CLAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
413 students · 06–08
● 43 opp
Elem
CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
314 students · PK–05
● 43 opp
Elem
BIG OTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
196 students · PK–05
● 44 opp
Elem
LIZEMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
105 students · PK–05
● 40 opp
Elem
H E WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
71 students · PK–05
● 43 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1 PANTHER DRIVE, CLAY, WV 25043
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.