High Schools in Pendleton County Schools

Pendleton County Schools in West Virginia has only one high school, Pendleton County Middle/High School, which serves students in grades 6-12. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of all West Virginia high schools in recent years, with a ranking of 38 out of 112 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and rankings of 97 and 100 in the previous two years.

Academically, Pendleton County Middle/High School struggles to meet state averages, with below-average proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science. The school's mathematics proficiency rates range from 19.4% to 39.6% proficient or better, while its English language arts proficiency rates are slightly closer to the state average, ranging from 39.7% to 51.6% proficient or better. The school's science proficiency rates are also below the state average, ranging from 27.4% to 35.9% proficient or better. Despite higher spending per student ($14,078) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (11.4), the school's academic performance has not translated into stronger outcomes.

One notable characteristic of Pendleton County Middle/High School is its lack of diversity, with over 92% of the student population identifying as white. This homogeneity may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students. Overall, the data suggests that Pendleton County Schools face challenges in providing a high-quality education, and the district may need to focus on improving academic instruction and outcomes at its sole high school.