Clay County Schools is the public school district that operates the K‑12 education system in Clay County, West Virginia, United States. The district’s central office is situated in the town of Clay, which serves as the county seat.
Governance
The district is overseen by the Clay County Board of Education, an elected body responsible for policy, budgeting, and administration of the schools. As of the most recent publicly available information, the board members include President Dave Mullins, Vice President David Pierson, and members Morgan Triplett, Susan Bodkins, and Cheryl White. The superintendent, who manages day‑to‑day operations, is Philip Dobbins.
Schools
Clay County Schools comprises several elementary, middle, and high schools:
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High school
- Clay County High School
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Middle school
- Clay County Middle School
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Elementary schools
- Clay Elementary School
- Lizemore Elementary School
- H. E. White Elementary
- Bomont Elementary School
- Big Otter Elementary School
- Duck Elementary School
Former schools that have been closed or consolidated include Ivydale Elementary School and Valley Fork Elementary.
District characteristics
The district serves a largely rural population, providing education to students across the county’s six schools. It operates under the regulations and standards of the West Virginia Department of Education.
References
Information compiled from the district’s official website and the Wikipedia entry “Clay County Schools (West Virginia).”