Tug Valley High School

Summary:

Tug Valley High School is a public high school in Williamson, West Virginia, serving 382 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the Mingo County Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 55 districts in the state, Tug Valley High School has consistently outperformed the district and the state in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Tug Valley High School had 49.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 40.7% for Mingo County Schools and 50.8% for the state. In Science, the school had 34.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 21.7% for Mingo County Schools and 27.5% for the state. Tug Valley High School has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top high schools in West Virginia for these groups.

Tug Valley High School's academic excellence is further highlighted by its significant improvement in statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quartile in 2013-2014 to the top quartile in 2023-2024, where it ranked 23rd out of 112 West Virginia high schools. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also improved, from 0 stars in 2013-2014 to 4 stars in the current school year. While Tug Valley High School has a predominantly white student population, similar to nearby Logan Senior High School and Mingo Central Comprehensive High School, it outperforms these schools in academic assessments and has a lower student-teacher ratio, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 50 Panther Blvd
       Williamson, WV  25661-7441


(304) 235-2266

District: Mingo County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,079 Help


Feeder schools for Tug Valley High School:

Elementary:    Dingess Elementary School
    Kermit Pre K8
    Lenore Pk8 School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.1%
Two or more races:
1.3%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tug Valley High School ranks better than 79.5% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), two or more races (1.3%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tug Valley High School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tug Valley High School is $15,079.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tug Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tug Valley High School 23rd of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Tug Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Mingo County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mingo County Schools 38th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tug Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 22.28 100th 112 10.7%
2011 20.23 102nd 113 9.7%
2012 20.77 101st 113 10.6%
2013 17.32 107th 114 6.1%
2014 20.82 108th 115 6.1%
2015 29.52 91st 117 22.2%
2016 40.21 74th 119 37.8%
2017 62.13 37th 122 69.7%
2018 41.72 67th 115 41.7%
2019 50.86 53rd 114 53.5%
2021 32.12 78th 113 31.0%
2022 42.48 66th 112 41.1%
2023 66.01 33rd 112 70.5%
2024 76.79 23rd 112 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.10 57th 118 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.16 20th 121 83.5%
2018 74.85 19th 112 83.0%
2021 17.52 96th 111 13.5%
2022 57.78 39th 109 64.2%
2023 71.75 21st 107 80.4%
2024 89.76 7th 110 93.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.10 4th 8 50.0%
2023 43.93 6th 13 53.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.79 52nd 119 56.3%
2018 14.09 104th 111 6.3%
2019 58.91 45th 109 58.7%
2021 28.70 82nd 110 25.5%
2022 32.00 79th 108 26.9%
2023 44.40 62nd 108 42.6%
2024 54.73 48th 110 56.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.75 16th 84 81.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.95 15th 122 87.7%
2018 72.11 28th 111 74.8%
2019 46.14 62nd 109 43.1%
2021 37.61 64th 110 41.8%
2022 50.42 55th 108 49.1%
2023 81.75 16th 108 85.2%
2024 84.42 16th 109 85.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.85 11th 82 86.6%
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Rank History for White students at Tug Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.18 41st 122 66.4%
2018 41.74 61st 113 46.0%
2019 48.45 56th 112 50.0%
2021 30.51 77th 113 31.9%
2022 39.45 69th 111 37.8%
2023 63.56 37th 112 67.0%
2024 77.83 18th 111 83.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Tug Valley 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 510 510
1990 512 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 560 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1992 505 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 497 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 463 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1995 653 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1996 653 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1997 640 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1998 656 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1999 524 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 481 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2001 482 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 441 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2003 441 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2004 429 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 420 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2006 448 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 438 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2008 452 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2009 429 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2010 393 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 396
2011 377 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 382
2012 407 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 410
2013 398 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 399
2014 386 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 390
2015 402 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 406
2016 361 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 366
2017 374 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 377
2018 377 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 381
2019 361 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 364
2020 359 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 360
2021 362 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 368
2022 365 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 371
2023 371 1 0 4 0 1 5 0 382

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 Tug Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 510 25.0 20.4 n/a
1990 512 27.0 18.9 40.4
1991 560 28.2 19.8 37
1992 506 32.5 15.5 37.2
1993 497 35.0 14.2 31.4
1994 463 34.7 13.3 22.7
1995 653 40.0 16.3 39.8
1996 653 40.0 16.3 39.8
1997 649 42.0 15.5 42.8
1998 656 37.3 17.6 54.9
1999 524 35.4 14.8 53.2
2000 481 33.4 14.4 52.4
2001 482 32.8 14.7 49.6
2002 441 31.1 14.2 65.8
2003 441 31.1 14.2 65.8
2004 430 30.1 14.3 59.8
2005 420 30.1 14.0 64.3
2006 448 30.0 14.9 53.6
2007 439 30.8 14.3 54.4
2008 454 28.0 16.2 55.1
2009 432 29.0 14.9 49.5
2010 396 28.9 13.6 54
2011 382 30.5 12.4 60.2
2012 410 33.0 12.4 61.2
2013 399 32.0 12.4 36.3
2014 390 30.0 13.0 n/a
2015 406 29.0 14.0 36.7
2016 366 29.0 12.6 45.9
2017 377 29.5 12.7 40.6
2018 381 29.0 13.1 61.2
2019 364 30.0 12.1 55.2
2020 360 29.0 12.4 55.8
2021 368 30.0 12.2 57.6
2022 371 29.0 12.7 n/a
2023 382 29.0 13.1 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 Tug Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 510 25.0 20.4 n/a
1990 512 27.0 18.9 40.4
1991 560 28.2 19.8 37
1992 506 32.5 15.5 37.2
1993 497 35.0 14.2 31.4
1994 463 34.7 13.3 22.7
1995 653 40.0 16.3 39.8
1996 653 40.0 16.3 39.8
1997 649 42.0 15.5 42.8
1998 656 37.3 17.6 54.9
1999 524 35.4 14.8 53.2
2000 481 33.4 14.4 52.4
2001 482 32.8 14.7 49.6
2002 441 31.1 14.2 65.8
2003 441 31.1 14.2 65.8
2004 430 30.1 14.3 59.8
2005 420 30.1 14.0 64.3
2006 448 30.0 14.9 53.6
2007 439 30.8 14.3 54.4
2008 454 28.0 16.2 55.1
2009 432 29.0 14.9 49.5
2010 396 28.9 13.6 54
2011 382 30.5 12.4 60.2
2012 410 33.0 12.4 61.2
2013 399 32.0 12.4 36.3
2014 390 30.0 13.0 n/a
2015 406 29.0 14.0 36.7
2016 366 29.0 12.6 45.9
2017 377 29.5 12.7 40.6
2018 381 29.0 13.1 61.2
2019 364 30.0 12.1 55.2
2020 360 29.0 12.4 55.8
2021 368 30.0 12.2 57.6
2022 371 29.0 12.7 n/a
2023 382 29.0 13.1 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 Tug Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,582 (10.5%) $13,498 (89.5%) $15,079

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tug Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 114 High schoolsRanks 33rd of 112 High schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Tug Valley High School)21.927.5
 5.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mingo County Schools)14.613.6
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Tug Valley High School)56.349
 7.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Mingo County Schools)43.436.7
 6.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Tug Valley High School)21.927.5
 5.6%
   11th Grade Science (Mingo County Schools)17.420.1
 2.8%
   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 Students364382
 4.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White361371
 2.8%
Two or More Races05


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Tug Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dingess Elementary School
Elementary : Kermit Pre K8
Elementary : Lenore Pk8 School

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Tug Valley High School.

Students at Tug Valley High School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Tug Valley High School ranks 23rd of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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