Summary:
The city of Fort Gay, West Virginia is home to two schools - Fort Gay Pre K-8, the only elementary school serving grades PK-8, and Tolsia High School, the sole high school serving grades 8-12. Both schools have a very high percentage of white students, at 98% and 98.09% respectively, indicating a lack of diversity in the student populations.
Academically, the schools in Fort Gay face significant challenges. Fort Gay Pre K-8 has consistently lower proficiency rates compared to the Wayne County Schools district and the state of West Virginia across all grade levels and subject areas. Similarly, Tolsia High School also has lower proficiency rates than the district and state, particularly in mathematics, where only 11% of 11th graders were proficient in 2023-2024. Despite higher spending per student at Tolsia High School, the data suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving academic outcomes.
Overall, the schools in Fort Gay, West Virginia face significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. Both Fort Gay Pre K-8 and Tolsia High School rank in the bottom 25-30% of schools in the state, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to help improve the educational experiences and opportunities for the students in this community.
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