John Marshall High School

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John Marshall High School ranks 45 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John Marshall High School is a public high school serving 1,046 students in grades 9-12 in Glen Dale, West Virginia, which is part of the Marshall County Schools district. The school has a predominantly White student population (95.41%) and has shown fluctuating academic performance, ranking as high as 17th and as low as 91st out of West Virginia high schools in recent years.

While John Marshall High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, its academic performance has been mixed. The school's 11th-grade students scored below the state average in mathematics but above the state average in English Language Arts and Science. Additionally, the school has shown disparities in performance across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students performing lower than their White and overall student populations. However, the school has performed well for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby Cameron High School, also part of the Marshall County Schools district, John Marshall High School generally outperforms in academic measures. However, Wheeling Park High School, located in the Ohio County Schools district, consistently outperforms John Marshall High School in academic performance, ranking significantly higher in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038-1729

(304) 843-4444

District: Marshall County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,629

Feeder schools for John Marshall High School:

Elementary:	Center McMechen Elementary School
	Central Elementary School
	Glen Dale Elementary School
	Hilltop Elementary School
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	McNinch Primary School
	Sand Hill Elementary School
	Washington Lands Elementary School
Middle:	Moundsville Middle School
	Sherrard Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 1,046

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Marshall High School ranks better than 59.8% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details John Marshall High School has the largest high school student body size in the Marshall County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Marshall High School is 11.6, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Marshall County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Marshall High School is $15,629, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Marshall County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Marshall High School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Marshall High School 45^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See John Marshall High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Marshall County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County Schools 20^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John Marshall High School

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Rank History for all students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	66.73	28^th	111	74.8%
2010	54.97	49^th	112	56.3%
2011	32.33	90^th	113	20.4%
2012	55.42	42^nd	113	62.8%
2013	46.65	62^nd	114	45.6%
2014	47.79	47^th	115	59.1%
2015	34.19	87^th	117	25.6%
2016	34.10	91^st	119	23.5%
2017	48.33	67^th	122	45.1%
2018	48.31	53^rd	115	53.9%
2019	37.21	72^nd	114	36.8%
2021	61.61	38^th	113	66.4%
2022	78.43	17^th	112	84.8%
2023	66.14	32^nd	112	71.4%
2024	57.02	45^th	112	59.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	38.85	41^st	62	33.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	26.75	36^th	38	5.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	36.68	79^th	118	33.1%
2018	68.59	21^st	103	79.6%
2019	29.45	59^th	85	30.6%
2023	43.21	45^th	89	49.4%
2024	53.60	30^th	89	66.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	61.63	40^th	121	66.9%
2018	43.68	65^th	112	42.0%
2021	65.99	33^rd	111	70.3%
2022	85.72	9^th	109	91.7%
2023	29.71	78^th	107	27.1%
2024	53.13	51^st	110	53.6%

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Rank History for Female students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	67.38	30^th	119	74.8%
2018	55.42	43^rd	111	61.3%
2019	53.46	47^th	109	56.9%
2021	73.69	22^nd	110	80.0%
2022	78.04	14^th	108	87.0%
2023	81.52	17^th	108	84.3%
2024	55.13	46^th	110	58.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.44	40^th	84	52.4%
2022	86.64	5^th	91	94.5%

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Rank History for Male students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	28.68	101^st	122	17.2%
2018	41.18	61^st	111	45.0%
2019	26.94	82^nd	109	24.8%
2021	46.03	56^th	110	49.1%
2022	69.92	27^th	108	75.0%
2023	42.24	59^th	108	45.4%
2024	53.49	47^th	109	56.9%

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Rank History for African American students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	23.61	64^th	82	22.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	54.71	28^th	59	52.5%

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Rank History for White students at John Marshall High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	47.20	68^th	122	44.3%
2018	43.88	56^th	113	50.4%
2019	35.42	75^th	112	33.0%
2021	57.45	45^th	113	60.2%
2022	76.73	21^st	111	81.1%
2023	67.55	31^st	112	72.3%
2024	54.24	49^th	111	55.9%

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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 John Marshall 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	1387	1387
1990	1322	10	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1334
1991	1286	4	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1300
1992	1249	4	10	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1270
1993	1263	5	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	1277
1994	1213	7	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1995	1216	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1996	1216	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1997	1194	4	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1203
1998	1184	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1194
1999	1093	6	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1106
2000	1119	5	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1132
2001	1109	3	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1118
2002	1343	9	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1358
2003	1343	9	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1358
2004	1374	12	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2005	1398	9	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1413
2006	1401	6	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1419
2007	1376	10	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1399
2008	1337	9	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1357
2009	1301	14	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1327
2010	1256	13	1	10	0	0	4	0	1284
2011	1191	12	2	9	0	0	6	0	1220
2012	1125	11	2	10	0	0	10	0	1158
2013	1096	14	4	7	1	0	8	0	1130
2014	1058	15	4	6	1	0	4	0	1088
2015	1070	11	3	7	1	0	5	0	1097
2016	1054	7	4	7	1	0	9	0	1082
2017	1056	5	1	8	0	0	12	0	1082
2018	1101	4	2	8	0	1	12	0	1128
2019	1062	6	3	10	1	2	16	0	1100
2020	1008	4	5	11	0	1	14	0	1043
2021	1004	6	4	11	1	1	17	0	1044
2022	1006	3	2	15	1	2	23	0	1052
2023	998	8	1	15	0	1	23	0	1046

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 John Marshall High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1387	96.0	14.4	n/a
1990	1334	92.0	14.5	0
1991	1300	89.0	14.6	0
1992	1270	85.6	14.8	n/a
1993	1277	87.0	14.7	n/a
1994	1224	82.6	14.8	n/a
1995	1224	82.6	14.8	0
1996	1224	82.6	14.8	0
1997	1203	80.1	15.0	n/a
1998	1194	80.1	14.9	0
1999	1106	77.1	14.3	0
2000	1132	75.2	15.1	27.3
2001	1118	75.4	14.8	25.2
2002	1358	92.2	14.7	29.7
2003	1358	92.2	14.7	29.7
2004	1393	89.2	15.6	31.2
2005	1413	89.2	15.8	36.9
2006	1419	91.2	15.6	35.9
2007	1399	92.2	15.2	37.5
2008	1357	92.7	14.6	41.2
2009	1327	93.7	14.2	38.2
2010	1284	92.1	13.9	41.1
2011	1220	96.0	12.7	39.7
2012	1158	92.1	12.5	40.2
2013	1130	89.1	12.6	48.8
2014	1088	91.1	11.9	n/a
2015	1097	87.0	12.6	28.8
2016	1082	89.0	12.1	34.1
2017	1082	90.0	12.0	28.2
2018	1128	90.0	12.5	48.8
2019	1100	90.0	12.2	37.3
2020	1043	91.0	11.4	39.3
2021	1044	90.9	11.4	37.1
2022	1052	90.5	11.6	n/a
2023	1046	90.0	11.6	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 John Marshall High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1387	96.0	14.4	n/a
1990	1334	92.0	14.5	0
1991	1300	89.0	14.6	0
1992	1270	85.6	14.8	n/a
1993	1277	87.0	14.7	n/a
1994	1224	82.6	14.8	n/a
1995	1224	82.6	14.8	0
1996	1224	82.6	14.8	0
1997	1203	80.1	15.0	n/a
1998	1194	80.1	14.9	0
1999	1106	77.1	14.3	0
2000	1132	75.2	15.1	27.3
2001	1118	75.4	14.8	25.2
2002	1358	92.2	14.7	29.7
2003	1358	92.2	14.7	29.7
2004	1393	89.2	15.6	31.2
2005	1413	89.2	15.8	36.9
2006	1419	91.2	15.6	35.9
2007	1399	92.2	15.2	37.5
2008	1357	92.7	14.6	41.2
2009	1327	93.7	14.2	38.2
2010	1284	92.1	13.9	41.1
2011	1220	96.0	12.7	39.7
2012	1158	92.1	12.5	40.2
2013	1130	89.1	12.6	48.8
2014	1088	91.1	11.9	n/a
2015	1097	87.0	12.6	28.8
2016	1082	89.0	12.1	34.1
2017	1082	90.0	12.0	28.2
2018	1128	90.0	12.5	48.8
2019	1100	90.0	12.2	37.3
2020	1043	91.0	11.4	39.3
2021	1044	90.9	11.4	37.1
2022	1052	90.5	11.6	n/a
2023	1046	90.0	11.6	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 John Marshall High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$915 (5.9%)	$14,714 (94.2%)	$15,628

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Marshall High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 114 High schools	Ranks 32^nd of 112 High schools	34.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (John Marshall High School)	18.2	20.6	2.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County Schools)	16.4	19.8	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (John Marshall High School)	44.7	52.5	7.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County Schools)	43.3	53.7	10.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (John Marshall High School)	26.5	31.1	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Marshall County Schools)	26.2	31.8	5.6%
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	1100	1046	4.9%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	1062	998	6%
Two or More Races	16	23	43.8%

Schools Near John Marshall 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
John Marshall High School	Public	9-12	1300 Wheeling Ave	Glen Dale	26038	Marshall County	Marshall County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 843-4444	1,046	90	11.6		998 (95.4%)	8 (0.8%)	15 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.2%)	57	45^th of 112 public high schools	59.8%		66.1	32^nd of 112 public high schools	71.4%	13				15.6				48.5		28.6	$15,629	$915	$14,714
Gateway Achievement Center	Public	5-12	37 Oak Ave	Moundsville	26041	Marshall County	Marshall County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 843-4526	46	7	6.8		43 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)											$28,893	$783	$28,110
Wheeling Park High School	Public	9-12	1976 Park View Rd	Wheeling	26003	Ohio County	Ohio County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 243-0400	1,490	111	13.4		1,238 (83.1%)	87 (5.8%)	27 (1.8%)	22 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	111 (7.4%)	89	10^th of 112 public high schools	91.1%		74.6	23^rd of 112 public high schools	79.5%	13				27.7				61.0		33.2	$14,992	$877	$14,116
Cameron High School	Public	6-12	2012 Blue And Gold Rd	Cameron	26033	Marshall County	Marshall County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 686-3336	312	35	8.8		305 (97.8%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9	110^th of 112 public high schools	1.8%		69.7	29^th of 112 public high schools	74.1%	81	29.3	26.3	33.3	9.7	29.3	23.7	25.0	16.1	19.4	9.7	$17,834	$1,401	$16,433

Frequently Asked Questions about John Marshall High School

John Marshall High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Center McMechen Elementary School
Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Glen Dale Elementary School
Elementary : Hilltop Elementary School
Elementary : McNinch Primary School
Elementary : Sand Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Lands Elementary School
Middle : Moundsville Middle School
Middle : Sherrard Middle School

Is John Marshall High School a good school?

John Marshall High School ranks 45^th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend John Marshall High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,046 students attended John Marshall High School.

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Schools Near John Marshall High School