- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clay, WV
Clay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540024000030
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clay · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 302
- students enrolled
Clay Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clay, WV.
School address
District: Clay County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540024000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Clay Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 540024000030 · Clay, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay County High School (520 students)
Clay Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Clay Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clay County Hi
Clay County High School
520 students
- Clay Elementar
Clay Elementary School
431 students
- This school
Clay Middle School
302 students
- Big Otter Elem 184
Big Otter Elementary School
184 students
- Lizemore Eleme 105
Lizemore Elementary School
105 students
- H E White Elem 71
H E White Elementary School
71 students
What this shows Clay Middle School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Middle School compares
Clay Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Clay Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay County Schools reports $15,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Otter Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lizemore Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| H E White Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Middle School
How many students attend Clay Middle School?
Clay Middle School has 302 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clay, WV. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 18% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clay Middle School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Clay, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Middle School?
Clay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clay Middle School rank among public schools in Clay?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clay, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clay County Schools?
Besides Clay Middle School, Clay County Schools also operates Clay County High School (520 students), Clay Elementary School (431 students), and Big Otter Elementary School (184 students). See the Clay County Schools district page for the complete list.