Midland Trail High

Summary:

Midland Trail High is a public high school located in Hico, West Virginia, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 623 students. The school is part of the Fayette County Schools district, which is ranked 43 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Midland Trail High is predominantly White, with over 98% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Midland Trail High has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 13.6% for the Fayette County Schools district and 17.9% for the state of West Virginia. The school has also ranked in the bottom half of West Virginia high schools in recent years, with a ranking of 73 out of 112 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Midland Trail High has shown significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students performing relatively well, but male students, students with special education needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggling significantly.

When compared to other high schools in the Fayette County Schools district and the surrounding region, Midland Trail High generally underperforms. For example, Meadow Bridge High and Oak Hill High, which are also in the Fayette County Schools district, have outperformed Midland Trail High in several academic metrics. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (44.75% in 2020-2021) at Midland Trail High also suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can have a significant impact on academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 26719 Midland Trail
       Hico, WV  25854-0089


(304) 658-5184

District: Fayette County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,373 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  623

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.1%
Two or more races:
0.8%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Compare Details Midland Trail High ranks worse than 58% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Midland Trail High ranks worse than 65.2% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Fayette County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.1%), two or more races (0.8%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midland Trail High is 17.8, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Fayette County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midland Trail High is $12,373. 2 high schools in the Fayette County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midland Trail High:

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Trail High 98th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Midland Trail High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Midland Trail High 73rd of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Midland Trail High in the ranking list.)

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Fayette County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County Schools 43rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midland Trail High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.53 117th 171 31.6%
2021 29.89 126th 171 26.3%
2022 35.96 113th 169 33.1%
2023 30.56 127th 168 24.4%
2024 41.12 98th 169 42.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.06 85th 130 34.6%
2023 27.93 117th 132 11.4%
2024 39.67 82nd 128 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.33 92nd 164 43.9%
2022 47.22 81st 162 50.0%
2023 51.22 65th 162 59.9%
2024 46.59 83rd 164 49.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.39 98th 162 39.5%
2021 36.12 111th 162 31.5%
2022 35.76 114th 164 30.5%
2023 31.13 118th 158 25.3%
2024 43.80 84th 158 46.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.16 123rd 129 4.7%
2022 32.76 105th 131 19.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.02 128th 161 20.5%
2021 29.37 131st 164 20.1%
2022 38.08 99th 161 38.5%
2023 35.62 104th 158 34.2%
2024 39.58 104th 165 37.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.20 115th 168 31.5%
2021 29.19 127th 170 25.3%
2022 35.23 113th 168 32.7%
2023 29.91 128th 168 23.8%
2024 40.24 100th 169 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Midland Trail High

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Rank History for all high school students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 30.12 91st 111 18.0%
2010 46.72 64th 112 42.9%
2011 23.20 101st 113 10.6%
2012 30.56 86th 113 23.9%
2013 38.84 74th 114 35.1%
2014 36.77 82nd 115 28.7%
2015 18.08 104th 117 11.1%
2016 27.04 97th 119 18.5%
2017 15.44 114th 122 6.6%
2018 26.85 88th 115 23.5%
2019 17.71 95th 114 16.7%
2021 25.03 86th 113 23.9%
2022 38.71 69th 112 38.4%
2023 29.91 81st 112 27.7%
2024 31.41 73rd 112 34.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.63 89th 118 24.6%
2018 17.78 81st 103 21.4%
2023 85.11 10th 89 88.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.84 111th 121 8.3%
2018 48.52 57th 112 49.1%
2021 22.87 93rd 111 16.2%
2022 45.99 60th 109 45.0%
2023 28.27 80th 107 25.2%
2024 24.77 85th 110 22.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.28 111th 119 6.7%
2018 24.44 87th 111 21.6%
2019 22.75 92nd 109 15.6%
2021 27.86 84th 110 23.6%
2022 77.60 17th 108 84.3%
2023 29.53 75th 108 30.6%
2024 27.39 84th 110 23.6%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.91 78th 91 14.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.40 114th 122 6.6%
2018 31.94 73rd 111 34.2%
2019 16.32 101st 109 7.3%
2021 25.42 86th 110 21.8%
2022 12.29 102nd 108 5.6%
2023 31.85 76th 108 29.6%
2024 38.36 67th 109 38.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Midland Trail High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.16 114th 122 6.6%
2018 25.67 88th 113 22.1%
2019 17.84 96th 112 14.3%
2021 23.78 87th 113 23.0%
2022 39.82 68th 111 38.7%
2023 29.61 78th 112 30.4%
2024 29.52 77th 111 30.6%
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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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Midland Trail High

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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 489 489
1990 501 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1991 462 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 464 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 473 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 489 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1995 478 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 478 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 486 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 476 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 427 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 371 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 351 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 342 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 342 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 340 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2005 341 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 344 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 355 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 364 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2009 353 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2010 333 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 339
2011 325 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 331
2012 319 4 0 3 0 0 2 0 328
2013 319 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 326
2014 333 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 338
2015 326 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 329
2016 337 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 338
2017 330 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 331
2018 329 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 332
2019 574 6 0 2 0 0 4 0 586
2020 598 5 0 2 0 0 4 0 609
2021 599 5 0 2 0 0 4 0 610
2022 614 4 0 1 0 0 4 0 623
2023 611 3 2 2 0 0 5 0 623

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 Midland Trail High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
1990 504 24.0 21.0 31
1991 467 25.1 18.6 32.3
1992 470 25.0 18.8 35.5
1993 478 24.0 19.9 29.3
1994 495 24.0 20.6 27.7
1995 480 25.0 19.2 35
1996 480 25.0 19.2 35
1997 489 25.5 19.2 36.2
1998 478 26.5 18.0 40
1999 431 25.5 16.9 45.2
2000 374 24.5 15.3 55.9
2001 352 24.5 14.4 44.3
2002 346 23.0 15.0 43.1
2003 346 23.0 15.0 43.1
2004 342 21.0 16.3 42.4
2005 344 20.5 16.8 54.9
2006 348 20.5 17.0 53.2
2007 360 21.5 16.7 58.9
2008 368 20.5 18.0 57.1
2009 356 21.5 16.6 53.7
2010 339 24.0 14.1 58.4
2011 331 24.3 13.6 62.2
2012 328 23.0 14.2 62.5
2013 326 22.5 14.4 60.4
2014 338 23.5 14.3 62.7
2015 329 22.0 14.9 30.4
2016 338 22.0 15.3 34
2017 331 22.0 15.0 27.8
2018 332 22.0 15.0 62.7
2019 586 38.0 15.4 47.4
2020 609 38.0 16.0 45.6
2021 610 38.0 16.0 44.8
2022 623 38.0 16.3 n/a
2023 623 35.0 17.8 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 Midland Trail High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
1990 504 24.0 21.0 31
1991 467 25.1 18.6 32.3
1992 470 25.0 18.8 35.5
1993 478 24.0 19.9 29.3
1994 495 24.0 20.6 27.7
1995 480 25.0 19.2 35
1996 480 25.0 19.2 35
1997 489 25.5 19.2 36.2
1998 478 26.5 18.0 40
1999 431 25.5 16.9 45.2
2000 374 24.5 15.3 55.9
2001 352 24.5 14.4 44.3
2002 346 23.0 15.0 43.1
2003 346 23.0 15.0 43.1
2004 342 21.0 16.3 42.4
2005 344 20.5 16.8 54.9
2006 348 20.5 17.0 53.2
2007 360 21.5 16.7 58.9
2008 368 20.5 18.0 57.1
2009 356 21.5 16.6 53.7
2010 339 24.0 14.1 58.4
2011 331 24.3 13.6 62.2
2012 328 23.0 14.2 62.5
2013 326 22.5 14.4 60.4
2014 338 23.5 14.3 62.7
2015 329 22.0 14.9 30.4
2016 338 22.0 15.3 34
2017 331 22.0 15.0 27.8
2018 332 22.0 15.0 62.7
2019 586 38.0 15.4 47.4
2020 609 38.0 16.0 45.6
2021 610 38.0 16.0 44.8
2022 623 38.0 16.3 n/a
2023 623 35.0 17.8 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Midland Trail High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,425 (11.5%) $10,948 (88.5%) $12,373

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midland Trail High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 127th of 168 Middle schools
 7.2%
Ranks 95th of 114 High schoolsRanks 81st of 112 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Midland Trail High)21.530.8
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County Schools)28.523.5
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Trail High)32.930.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County Schools)31.832.4
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Midland Trail High)31.928
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County Schools)26.122.5
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Trail High)31.931.2
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County Schools)30.727
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Midland Trail High)38.823.7
 15.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County Schools)23.118.6
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Trail High)38.835.5
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County Schools)29.232.2
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Midland Trail High)33.811.8
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Fayette County Schools)1815
 3%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Midland Trail High)11.913
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County Schools)11.114.8
 3.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Midland Trail High)44.839
 5.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Fayette County Schools)38.843
 4.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Midland Trail High)14.923.4
 8.5%
   11th Grade Science (Fayette County Schools)16.624.7
 8.1%
   11th Grade Science (West Virginia)29.227.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students586623
 6.3%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White574611
 6.4%
Two or More Races45
 25%


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Midland Trail High ranks 73rd of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 623 students attended Midland Trail High.

Students at Midland Trail High are 98% White.


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