Summary:
The city of Sophia, West Virginia is home to two schools: Independence High School and Ridgeview Elementary. Based on the available data, Ridgeview Elementary emerges as the standout school, consistently outperforming the Raleigh County Schools district and the state of West Virginia on academic measures.
Ridgeview Elementary boasts higher test scores, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, and ranks in the top third of West Virginia elementary schools. The school also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared to 16.8:1 at Independence High School. In contrast, Independence High School lags behind the district and state averages in math, English, and science proficiency for 11th-grade students, and has a lower statewide ranking, placing it in the bottom half of West Virginia high schools.
While both schools have a majority white student population, Ridgeview Elementary has a slightly more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of African American and multiracial students. Additionally, Ridgeview Elementary spends more per student ($12,016) compared to Independence High School ($11,452), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that Ridgeview Elementary is the stronger-performing school in the Sophia, West Virginia area, providing valuable insights for parents and educators seeking to understand the educational landscape in this community.
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