Summary:
The city of Oak Hill, West Virginia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in Oak Hill show a mixed performance, with some standout achievements but also areas for improvement.
Among the schools, New River Intermediate stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 177 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools and earning 3 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. This school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, are generally higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Oak Hill High has a lower statewide ranking, but has shown improvement, moving from 93 out of 112 West Virginia high schools in 2021-2022 to 65 out of 112 in 2022-2023.
The schools in Oak Hill have a predominantly white student population, raising questions about equity and accessibility of educational opportunities for all students. Additionally, the district consistently underperforms the state averages in mathematics proficiency, suggesting a need to focus on improving mathematics instruction and support. Addressing these challenges and building on the strengths of schools like New River Intermediate could lead to better educational outcomes for the students in Fayette County Schools.
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