Philip Barbour High School Complex

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Philip Barbour High School Complex ranks 28 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Philip Barbour High School Complex is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Philippi, West Virginia, with a student population of 629. The school is part of the Barbour County Board of Education district, which is ranked 48 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Philip Barbour High School Complex has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.48%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Bridgeport High School, which has a more diverse student population. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with a current ranking of 28 out of 112 West Virginia high schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its proficiency rates in mathematics (19.1%) and science (34.5%) for 11th-grade students are below the state averages. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with female and white students generally outperforming their male and minority counterparts.

The relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the school's free and reduced lunch rate of 41.9%, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Bridgeport High School, which is ranked 2 out of 112 West Virginia high schools, Philip Barbour High School Complex lags behind in key areas like mathematics and English language arts proficiency. Addressing the disparities in student subgroup performance and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's population could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at Philip Barbour High School Complex.

Detail:

Public 9-12

99 Horseshoe Dr
Philippi, WV 26416-0059

(304) 457-1360

District: Barbour County Board Of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,654

Feeder schools for Philip Barbour High School Complex:

Elementary:	Belington Elementary
	Junior Elementary
	Kasson Elementary/Middle School
	Philippi Elementary School
Middle:	Belington Middle School
	Philippi Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 629

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Philip Barbour High School Complex ranks better than 75% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), two or more races (2.5%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philip Barbour High School Complex is 15.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philip Barbour High School Complex is $10,654.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Philip Barbour High School Complex:

SchoolDigger ranks Philip Barbour High School Complex 28^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Philip Barbour High School Complex in the ranking list.)

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Barbour County Board Of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Barbour County Board Of Education 48^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	18.53	102^nd	111	8.1%
2010	32.00	87^th	112	22.3%
2011	30.25	93^rd	113	17.7%
2012	29.21	90^th	113	20.4%
2013	23.70	98^th	114	14.0%
2014	14.90	111^th	115	3.5%
2015	13.50	112^th	117	4.3%
2016	39.85	75^th	119	37.0%
2017	51.05	60^th	122	50.8%
2018	57.60	41^st	115	64.3%
2019	37.99	71^st	114	37.7%
2021	53.33	51^st	113	54.9%
2022	56.29	44^th	112	60.7%
2023	21.81	94^th	112	16.1%
2024	71.06	28^th	112	75.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	39.51	40^th	62	35.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	50.46	44^th	118	62.7%
2018	25.52	75^th	103	27.2%
2019	13.28	79^th	85	7.1%
2023	25.18	67^th	89	24.7%
2024	28.84	69^th	89	22.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	64.42	31^st	121	74.4%
2018	62.00	38^th	112	66.1%
2021	67.39	31^st	111	72.1%
2022	40.61	70^th	109	35.8%
2023	28.44	79^th	107	26.2%
2024	38.46	69^th	110	37.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	55.33	53^rd	119	55.5%
2018	61.69	32^nd	111	71.2%
2019	37.98	60^th	109	45.0%
2021	44.46	61^st	110	44.5%
2022	66.60	33^rd	108	69.4%
2023	46.91	57^th	108	47.2%
2024	74.49	25^th	110	77.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.53	29^th	84	65.5%
2022	36.98	62^nd	91	31.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	50.07	60^th	122	50.8%
2018	51.55	47^th	111	57.7%
2019	40.50	68^th	109	37.6%
2021	59.94	44^th	110	60.0%
2022	37.39	67^th	108	38.0%
2023	6.99	106^th	108	1.9%
2024	63.63	38^th	109	65.1%

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Rank History for White students at Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	51.14	63^rd	122	48.4%
2018	56.84	44^th	113	61.1%
2019	40.06	66^th	112	41.1%
2021	52.43	51^st	113	54.9%
2022	53.40	47^th	111	57.7%
2023	25.11	89^th	112	20.5%
2024	69.02	31^st	111	72.1%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Philip Barbour High School is on its way up the ladder, I have seen a complete turnaround in athletics, academics, and overall morale! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Philip Barbour High School Complex

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	946	946
1990	898	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	901
1991	889	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	892
1992	901	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	904
1993	876	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1994	841	3	6	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	859
1995	856	7	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	872
1996	856	7	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	872
1997	870	6	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	885
1998	858	7	3	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	875
1999	815	7	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	832
2000	766	6	5	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	792
2001	773	8	5	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	799
2002	708	4	3	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	725
2003	708	4	3	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	725
2004	719	4	4	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	736
2005	744	6	4	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	762
2006	769	7	5	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	792
2007	783	7	6	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	804
2008	783	9	4	2	11	n/a	n/a	0	809
2009	768	10	3	3	10	n/a	n/a	0	794
2010	773	13	0	4	9	0	7	0	806
2011	730	16	1	5	9	0	12	0	773
2012	673	10	2	5	3	0	16	0	709
2013	681	10	1	6	6	0	23	0	727
2014	676	10	2	6	8	0	22	0	724
2015	650	7	1	5	6	0	27	0	696
2016	637	12	2	9	8	0	24	0	692
2017	607	7	1	7	5	0	22	0	649
2018	576	5	1	5	5	0	20	0	612
2019	593	7	1	5	8	0	17	0	631
2020	606	9	1	4	12	1	13	0	646
2021	606	9	1	2	11	1	12	0	642
2022	601	7	0	8	10	1	9	0	636
2023	588	10	0	7	7	1	16	0	629

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Philip Barbour High School Complex

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	946	43.9	21.5	n/a
1990	901	47.2	19.0	46.1
1991	892	45.0	19.8	44.7
1992	904	44.2	20.4	50.3
1993	879	44.6	19.7	50.3
1994	859	55.1	15.6	46.3
1995	872	54.5	16.0	37.2
1996	872	54.5	16.0	37.2
1997	885	55.1	16.1	31.3
1998	875	54.9	15.9	33
1999	832	52.9	15.7	48.4
2000	792	52.5	15.1	51.8
2001	799	51.8	15.4	46.9
2002	725	50.2	14.4	47.3
2003	725	50.2	14.4	47.3
2004	736	49.5	14.9	52.2
2005	762	49.3	15.5	57.3
2006	792	50.6	15.7	50.1
2007	804	52.6	15.3	51.2
2008	809	55.2	14.7	56.2
2009	794	54.3	14.6	56.4
2010	806	50.3	16.0	59.1
2011	773	47.9	16.1	54.9
2012	709	48.2	14.7	58.3
2013	727	47.2	15.3	60
2014	724	44.9	16.1	54.1
2015	696	45.0	15.4	50.9
2016	692	46.0	15.0	56.2
2017	649	41.2	15.7	33.7
2018	612	41.3	14.8	56.9
2019	631	40.8	15.4	39.8
2020	646	41.3	15.6	38.9
2021	642	40.9	15.6	41.9
2022	636	41.0	15.5	n/a
2023	629	41.0	15.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Philip Barbour High School Complex

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	946	43.9	21.5	n/a
1990	901	47.2	19.0	46.1
1991	892	45.0	19.8	44.7
1992	904	44.2	20.4	50.3
1993	879	44.6	19.7	50.3
1994	859	55.1	15.6	46.3
1995	872	54.5	16.0	37.2
1996	872	54.5	16.0	37.2
1997	885	55.1	16.1	31.3
1998	875	54.9	15.9	33
1999	832	52.9	15.7	48.4
2000	792	52.5	15.1	51.8
2001	799	51.8	15.4	46.9
2002	725	50.2	14.4	47.3
2003	725	50.2	14.4	47.3
2004	736	49.5	14.9	52.2
2005	762	49.3	15.5	57.3
2006	792	50.6	15.7	50.1
2007	804	52.6	15.3	51.2
2008	809	55.2	14.7	56.2
2009	794	54.3	14.6	56.4
2010	806	50.3	16.0	59.1
2011	773	47.9	16.1	54.9
2012	709	48.2	14.7	58.3
2013	727	47.2	15.3	60
2014	724	44.9	16.1	54.1
2015	696	45.0	15.4	50.9
2016	692	46.0	15.0	56.2
2017	649	41.2	15.7	33.7
2018	612	41.3	14.8	56.9
2019	631	40.8	15.4	39.8
2020	646	41.3	15.6	38.9
2021	642	40.9	15.6	41.9
2022	636	41.0	15.5	n/a
2023	629	41.0	15.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Philip Barbour High School Complex

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$894 (8.4%)	$9,760 (91.6%)	$10,654

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philip Barbour High School Complex

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 114 High schools	Ranks 94^th of 112 High schools	21.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Philip Barbour High School Complex)	19.2	13.8	5.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Barbour County Board Of Education)	19.2	13.8	5.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Philip Barbour High School Complex)	45.4	38.5	6.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Barbour County Board Of Education)	45.4	38.5	6.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Philip Barbour High School Complex)	25.5	16	9.5%
11th Grade Science (Barbour County Board Of Education)	25.5	16	9.5%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	631	629	0.3%
African American	7	10	42.9%
American Indian	8	7	12.5%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	593	588	0.8%
Two or More Races	17	16	5.9%

Schools Near Philip Barbour High School Complex

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Philip Barbour High School Complex	Public	9-12	99 Horseshoe Dr	Philippi	26416	Barbour County	Barbour County Board Of Education	No	No	No	No	(304) 457-1360	629	41	15.3		588 (93.5%)	10 (1.6%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	71.1	28^th of 112 public high schools	75.0%		21.8	94^th of 112 public high schools	16.1%	66	19.1	49.9	34.5	$10,654	$894	$9,760
Fred W Eberle Technical Center	Public	10-12	208 Morton Ave	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 472-1259	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Randolph County Alternative Center	Public	6-12	1425 S Davis Ave	Elkins	26241	Randolph County	Randolph County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 636-9157	9	1	9.0		5 (55.6%)	3 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)				$19,523	$324	$19,199
Grafton High School	Public	9-12	400 Yates Ave	Grafton	26354	Taylor County	Taylor County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 265-3046	620	50	12.5		611 (98.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55	48^th of 112 public high schools	57.1%		35.6	71^st of 112 public high schools	36.6%	23	11.4	53.0	28.0	$11,912	$945	$10,966
Elkins High School	Public	9-12	100 Kennedy Dr	Elkins	26241	Randolph County	Randolph County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 636-9170	783	45	17.5		731 (93.4%)	25 (3.2%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.9%)	44.3	61^st of 112 public high schools	45.5%		47.6	55^th of 112 public high schools	50.9%	6	11.8	50.0	23.0	$9,428	$858	$8,570
Randolph Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Kennedy Dr	Elkins	26241	Randolph County	Randolph County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 636-9165	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Buckhannon Upshur High School	Public	9-12	270 Bu Dr	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-3720	1,196	65	18.4		1,146 (95.8%)	13 (1.1%)	16 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.4%)	16.8	96^th of 112 public high schools	14.3%		27.3	87^th of 112 public high schools	22.3%	9	8.3	36.2	17.0	$11,720	$970	$10,750
Bridgeport High School	Public	9-12	515 Johnson Ave	Bridgeport	26330	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7137	808	51	15.7		727 (90.0%)	10 (1.2%)	20 (2.5%)	24 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.2%)	99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%		99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%		41.7	74.8	44.5	$11,755	$688	$11,067

Frequently Asked Questions about Philip Barbour High School Complex

Philip Barbour High School Complex is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belington Elementary
Elementary : Junior Elementary
Elementary : Kasson Elementary/Middle School
Elementary : Philippi Elementary School
Middle : Belington Middle School
Middle : Philippi Middle School

How many students attend Philip Barbour High School Complex?

In the 2022-23 school year, 629 students attended Philip Barbour High School Complex.

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