Clay Christian Academy
Clay · WV · Religious-affiliated · K-12 combined
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New Life Christian Academy → Elk Valley Christian School → Little Kanawha Valley Christian School → Charleston Catholic High School → Mountain View Christian School → Cross Lanes Christian School → Word Of God Christian Academy → Ripley Christian Academy →How Clay Christian Academy compares for families
What families should know about Clay Christian Academy.
- ▸ LocallyWV trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: New Life Christian Academy, Elk Valley Christian School, Little Kanawha Valley Christian School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $15,634/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
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Enrollment trend & projection
Private school enrollment comes from the NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS), which is collected every other year — not annually like public-school data. The most recent published collection is 2021–22; NCES targeted spring 2026 for the 2023–24 release — we'll load it as soon as it's published.
If the recent trend holds…
At its recent rate of +9.3%/year, projecting from 2022's 30 students:
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Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian Academy Summersville |
Private | 17.3 | 105 | -30.9% |
| Elk Valley Christian School Elkview |
Private | 22.9 | 131 | +15.9% |
| Little Kanawha Valley Christian School Big Bend |
Private | 34.5 | 41 | — |
| Charleston Catholic High School Charleston |
Private | 32.8 | 365 | -14.9% |
| Mountain View Christian School Oak Hill |
Private | 37.3 | 82 | -23.4% |
| Cross Lanes Christian School Cross Lanes |
Private | 39.8 | 204 | -26.4% |
| Word Of God Christian Academy Meadow Bridge |
Private | 43.0 | 12 | — |
| Ripley Christian Academy Ripley |
Private | 43.1 | 72 | — |