Clay County School District, West Virginia

Clay County School District is a unified school district in Clay County, West Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 7,835 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 342 sq mi (886 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,835
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Clay County
Land area
342 sq mi (886 km²)
Median household income
$42,318 ± $10,911
Median home value
$109,100 ± $17,906
Water area
1.86 sq mi (4.82 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5400240
Coordinates (central point)
38.459826, -81.081866

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Clay County School District, largest first

  1. Clay (town)378 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Nicholas County School District19 mi southeast
  2. Roane County School District24 mi northwest
  3. Braxton County School District25 mi northeast
  4. Kanawha County School District26 mi west
  5. Calhoun County School District27 mi north

These share a boundary with Clay County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Clay County School District before you rely on it.

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