Clay County Schools

Clay County Schools is an operational, traditional public school district headquartered at 285 Church Street in Clay, West Virginia. Located within the Charleston metropolitan area and set in a distant rural community setting, the system operates four operational schools as an independent local education agency rather than a charter district or supervisory union component. Offering a comprehensive academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district serves as a central educational hub for local families. Community members and researchers can reach the district’s central administration by phone at (304) 587-4266 or explore online resources via their official website at claycountyschools.org.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Clay County Schools serves a total student body of 1,437 learners, comprising 734 male and 703 female students. The district's student population includes 1,401 White students, 18 multiracial students, 12 Hispanic students, 4 Asian students, 1 American Indian student, and 1 Black student. To deliver instruction and oversee operations across its campuses, the district employs a total workforce of 458.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework features 207.8 FTE teachers, 29.0 FTE instructional aides, and 221.9 FTE support staff personnel, maintaining a robust support network for its students.