Clay Middle School

Clay County Schools
419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
302 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clay Middle School, located at 419 Church Street in Clay, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the local community. Situated within the Clay County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of middle-grade students during their critical transition from elementary to high school.

The school functions as a focal point for the small community of Clay, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while often providing extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and local activities. By focusing on foundational learning and community involvement, Clay Middle School plays an essential role in preparing the youth of Clay County for their future academic endeavors and personal success.
302
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (97.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clay County Schools
Phone: (304)587-2343
Website: http://claycountymiddleschool.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 125
Gender Ratio