Is Sherman High School a good school?

Sherman High School ranks 77 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sherman High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 325 students attended Sherman High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sherman High School?

Students at Sherman High School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

Sherman High School

Summary:

Sherman High School is a public high school located in Seth, West Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 339. The school is part of the Boone County Schools district, which is ranked 31 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student body at Sherman High School is predominantly white, with over 97% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Academically, Sherman High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 17.9% statewide. The school's performance in English Language Arts (48.2% proficient) and Science (18.1% proficient) also lagged behind the state averages. This has contributed to the school's fluctuating statewide ranking, which has ranged from 52nd to 110th among West Virginia high schools over the past decade. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, Sherman High School ranked 77th out of 112 high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students performing relatively better than female students. The school's performance for special education and low socioeconomic status students has also been mixed, with rankings ranging from 11th to 105th in recent years. When compared to nearby schools within the Boone County district, such as Scott High School and Van Junior/Senior High School, Sherman High School's academic performance is generally lower. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (50.79% in 2020-2021) suggests that a significant portion of the student population comes from low-income households, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10008 Coal River Rd
Seth, WV 25181

(304) 837-3301

District: Boone County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,329

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.8%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sherman High School ranks worse than 68.8% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Boone County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sherman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sherman High School is 13.5. 2 high schools in the Boone County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sherman High School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherman High School is $11,329, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Boone County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherman High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherman High School 77^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Sherman High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Boone County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone County Schools 31^st of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sherman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	15.31	106^th	111	4.5%
2010	21.69	102^nd	112	8.9%
2011	26.27	100^th	113	11.5%
2012	29.80	88^th	113	22.1%
2013	39.51	72^nd	114	36.8%
2014	42.66	65^th	115	43.5%
2015	54.31	52^nd	117	55.6%
2016	46.15	62^nd	119	47.9%
2017	39.78	84^th	122	31.1%
2018	32.85	80^th	115	30.4%
2019	24.30	90^th	114	21.1%
2021	18.80	94^th	113	16.8%
2022	7.22	110^th	112	1.8%
2023	29.90	82^nd	112	26.8%
2024	29.76	77^th	112	31.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sherman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	73.54	8^th	118	93.2%
2018	85.98	11^th	103	89.3%
2019	43.16	44^th	85	48.2%
2024	15.20	79^th	89	11.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sherman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	49.99	63^rd	121	47.9%
2018	38.95	73^rd	112	34.8%
2021	26.21	86^th	111	22.5%
2022	6.53	105^th	109	3.7%
2024	56.15	42^nd	110	61.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Sherman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	39.36	80^th	119	32.8%
2018	50.37	53^rd	111	52.3%
2019	20.32	97^th	109	11.0%
2021	11.99	103^rd	110	6.4%
2022	23.57	88^th	108	18.5%
2024	23.84	89^th	110	19.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sherman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.84	17^th	91	81.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Sherman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	41.79	82^nd	122	32.8%
2018	21.00	93^rd	111	16.2%
2019	32.83	75^th	109	31.2%
2021	31.86	75^th	110	31.8%
2022	1.92	108^th	108	0.0%
2023	45.29	55^th	108	49.1%
2024	41.77	62^nd	109	43.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Sherman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	22.13	74^th	82	9.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sherman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	39.34	84^th	122	31.1%
2018	33.12	80^th	113	29.2%
2019	24.76	85^th	112	24.1%
2021	18.18	96^th	113	15.0%
2022	6.52	110^th	111	0.9%
2023	28.46	85^th	112	24.1%
2024	26.82	80^th	111	27.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Sherman High School

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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	596	596
1990	549	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
1991	567	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
1992	584	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1993	609	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
1994	607	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1995	476	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	481
1996	476	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	481
1997	486	5	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	493
1998	473	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	478
1999	468	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	473
2000	467	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	472
2001	433	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2002	425	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2003	425	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2004	431	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2005	418	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2006	425	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2007	443	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2008	457	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
2009	470	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2010	473	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	479
2011	428	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	432
2012	413	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	420
2013	402	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	407
2014	400	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	404
2015	399	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	403
2016	411	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	416
2017	417	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	424
2018	421	5	2	2	0	0	1	0	431
2019	414	5	2	3	0	0	1	0	425
2020	397	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	401
2021	379	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	382
2022	348	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	352
2023	331	0	1	3	0	0	4	0	339
2024	318	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	325

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sherman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	596	34.5	17.2	n/a
1990	553	34.5	16.0	47.4
1991	570	34.4	16.5	43.7
1992	586	35.0	16.7	41.3
1993	613	35.0	17.5	39.8
1994	609	36.0	16.9	41.1
1995	481	32.2	14.9	62.4
1996	481	32.2	14.9	62.4
1997	493	33.0	14.9	50.5
1998	478	30.5	15.7	38.7
1999	473	30.3	15.6	66.2
2000	472	31.6	14.9	73.9
2001	436	30.8	14.2	56.7
2002	429	27.3	15.7	82.1
2003	429	27.3	15.7	82.1
2004	435	27.8	15.6	48.3
2005	425	27.8	15.3	49.6
2006	434	28.8	15.1	53.5
2007	451	30.6	14.7	53.2
2008	463	29.9	15.5	51
2009	474	30.7	15.4	50.8
2010	479	33.8	14.1	53.7
2011	432	35.6	12.1	47.9
2012	420	34.8	12.0	51.9
2013	407	35.2	11.5	53.6
2014	404	34.2	11.8	n/a
2015	403	33.0	12.2	33.3
2016	416	27.0	15.4	44
2017	424	26.4	16.0	41.5
2018	431	24.0	17.9	53.6
2019	425	25.0	17.0	50.4
2020	401	24.0	16.7	53.4
2021	382	24.5	15.5	50.8
2022	352	23.0	15.3	n/a
2023	339	23.0	14.7	n/a
2024	325	23.9	13.5	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 Sherman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	596	34.5	17.2	n/a
1990	553	34.5	16.0	47.4
1991	570	34.4	16.5	43.7
1992	586	35.0	16.7	41.3
1993	613	35.0	17.5	39.8
1994	609	36.0	16.9	41.1
1995	481	32.2	14.9	62.4
1996	481	32.2	14.9	62.4
1997	493	33.0	14.9	50.5
1998	478	30.5	15.7	38.7
1999	473	30.3	15.6	66.2
2000	472	31.6	14.9	73.9
2001	436	30.8	14.2	56.7
2002	429	27.3	15.7	82.1
2003	429	27.3	15.7	82.1
2004	435	27.8	15.6	48.3
2005	425	27.8	15.3	49.6
2006	434	28.8	15.1	53.5
2007	451	30.6	14.7	53.2
2008	463	29.9	15.5	51
2009	474	30.7	15.4	50.8
2010	479	33.8	14.1	53.7
2011	432	35.6	12.1	47.9
2012	420	34.8	12.0	51.9
2013	407	35.2	11.5	53.6
2014	404	34.2	11.8	n/a
2015	403	33.0	12.2	33.3
2016	416	27.0	15.4	44
2017	424	26.4	16.0	41.5
2018	431	24.0	17.9	53.6
2019	425	25.0	17.0	50.4
2020	401	24.0	16.7	53.4
2021	382	24.5	15.5	50.8
2022	352	23.0	15.3	n/a
2023	339	23.0	14.7	n/a
2024	325	23.9	13.5	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 Sherman High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,712 (15.1%)	$9,617 (84.9%)	$11,329

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherman High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 82^nd of 112 High schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Sherman High School)	12.9	5.3	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Boone County Schools)	18	12.1	5.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sherman High School)	40.6	47.4	6.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Boone County Schools)	45.3	49.4	4.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Sherman High School)	24.8	21.1	3.7%
11th Grade Science (Boone County Schools)	25.6	22.9	2.7%
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	425	339	20.2%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	414	331	20%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%

Schools Near Sherman High School

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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 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherman High School	Public	9-12	10008 Coal River Rd	Seth	25181	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 837-3301	325	24	13.5		318 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	29.8	77^th of 112 public high schools	31.3%		29.9	82^nd of 112 public high schools	26.8%	5				7.2				48.2		18.1	$11,329	$1,712	$9,617
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	1 Warrior Way	Belle	25015	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-1996	1,126	62	18.1		1,010 (89.7%)	66 (5.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.7%)	12.7	105^th of 112 public high schools	6.3%		27.9	86^th of 112 public high schools	23.2%	19				7.1				33.7		15.6	$10,995	$1,104	$9,891
Boone Career And Technical Center	Public	9-12	3505 Daniel Boone Pkwy Ste B	Foster	25081	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 369-4585	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Van Junior/senior High School	Public	6-12	913 Van High School Road	Van	25206	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 245-8237	152	14	10.8		145 (95.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	71	29^th of 112 public high schools	74.1%					(n/a)	13.0	15.4	5.9	11.1	30.4	30.8	40.9	59.3	23.4	40.7	$13,696	$1,602	$12,094
Scott High School	Public	9-12	1 Skyhawk Pl	Madison	25130	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 369-3011	562	32	17.5		555 (98.8%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.3	102^nd of 112 public high schools	8.9%		49	54^th of 112 public high schools	51.8%	48				7.2				36.7		15.1	$9,613	$1,231	$8,382
Carver Career Center	Public	9-12	4799 Midland Dr	Charleston	25306	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-1965	0	25	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	1522 Tennis Club Rd	Charleston	25314	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-7729	1,186	52	22.8		963 (81.2%)	78 (6.6%)	14 (1.2%)	71 (6.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (4.8%)	99.5	1^st of 112 public high schools	99.1%		99.8	1^st of 112 public high schools	99.1%					38.3				72.7		47.0	$10,179	$1,012	$9,168
WIN Academy at BVCTC	Public, Charter	11-12	2001 Union Carbide Drive	South Charleston	25303	Kanawha County	WIN Academy at BVCTC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(304) 734-6623	18				17 (94.4%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
South Charleston High School	Public	9-12	1 Eagle Way	South Charleston	25309	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 766-0352	913	50	18.2		625 (68.5%)	183 (20.0%)	17 (1.9%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (8.5%)	45.3	59^th of 112 public high schools	47.3%		64.5	37^th of 112 public high schools	67.0%	22				11.0				46.7		27.0	$11,427	$1,070	$10,358
Capital High School	Public	9-12	1500 Greenbrier St	Charleston	25311	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-6500	1,042	75	13.8		623 (59.8%)	312 (29.9%)	18 (1.7%)	22 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.2%)	54.2	50^th of 112 public high schools	55.4%		65.5	35^th of 112 public high schools	68.8%	15				13.9				50.9		26.6	$11,806	$1,027	$10,779

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