Summary:
The city of Hamlin, West Virginia is home to two schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade: Lincoln County High School and Hamlin Pk-8. While both schools are part of the Lincoln County Schools district, which is ranked 44th out of 55 districts in West Virginia, the individual school performance varies significantly.
Lincoln County High School ranks 36th out of 112 West Virginia high schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in 11th-grade English Language Arts proficiency, with 54.9% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 50.8%. However, it performs below the state average in 11th-grade mathematics proficiency, with only 13.9% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 17.9%. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 may contribute to its academic performance.
In contrast, Hamlin Pk-8 demonstrates stronger academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts. The school outperforms the state and district averages in 5th-grade and 8th-grade mathematics proficiency, as well as 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency. With a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, Hamlin Pk-8 may be able to provide more individualized attention to its students, contributing to their academic success.
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