Is Paw Paw High School a good school?

Paw Paw High School ranks 66 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Paw Paw High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 72 students attended Paw Paw High School.

What is the racial makeup of Paw Paw High School?

Students at Paw Paw High School are 79% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What schools feed into Paw Paw High School?

Paw Paw High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Paw Paw Elementary School

Paw Paw High School

Summary:

Paw Paw High School is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Paw Paw, West Virginia, with a student population of just 72 students. The school is part of the Morgan County Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paw Paw High School stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools like Berkeley Springs High School. The student population is more racially homogeneous, with 79.17% white students, compared to 94.69% at Berkeley Springs. Academically, Paw Paw High School has seen fluctuating performance, ranking as high as 16th out of 122 West Virginia high schools in 2016-2017 but dropping to 66th out of 112 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. This is below the state and district averages, particularly in math and science. However, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 9.6 over the past three years, significantly lower than the 15.5 ratio at Berkeley Springs High School.

Paw Paw High School also faces socioeconomic challenges, with 63.64% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2020-2021, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds compared to surrounding schools. While these challenges are concerning, the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio indicate potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. By addressing the identified areas of concern and learning from the successes of nearby schools, Paw Paw High School can work towards better serving the needs of its community.

Detail:

Public 7-12

60 Pirate Cir
Paw Paw, WV 25434-3113

(304) 947-7425

District: Morgan County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,564

Feeder schools for Paw Paw High School:

Elementary:

Paw Paw Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Number of students: 72

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Two or more races:

9.7%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paw Paw High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.77. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), two or more races (9.7%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paw Paw High School is 7.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paw Paw High School is $15,564.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paw Paw High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paw Paw High School 66^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Paw Paw High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Morgan County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County Schools 28^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paw Paw High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	20.27	152^nd	171	11.1%
2010	15.89	163^rd	171	4.7%
2011	19.43	157^th	171	8.2%
2012	15.05	162^nd	172	5.8%
2013	56.18	61^st	174	64.9%
2014	59.50	51^st	172	70.3%
2015	49.20	80^th	173	53.8%
2016	15.58	162^nd	172	5.8%
2017	26.54	146^th	176	17.0%
2018	11.72	163^rd	170	4.1%
2019	21.00	153^rd	171	10.5%
2021	14.29	165^th	171	3.5%
2022	9.92	165^th	169	2.4%
2023	37.77	107^th	168	36.3%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	40.19	108^th	174	37.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	32.50	132^nd	176	25.0%
2021	26.45	143^rd	164	12.8%
2023	8.76	162^nd	162	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	16.98	164^th	174	5.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	47.26	90^th	176	48.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	21.15	111^th	124	10.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.17	143^rd	176	18.8%
2018	23.76	142^nd	167	15.0%
2023	12.23	162^nd	168	3.6%

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

Rank History for Paw Paw High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	46.03	68^th	111	38.7%
2010	58.53	41^st	112	63.4%
2011	46.56	63^rd	113	44.2%
2012	55.21	43^rd	113	61.9%
2013	55.60	39^th	114	65.8%
2014	40.87	73^rd	115	36.5%
2015	59.77	40^th	117	65.8%
2016	57.69	40^th	119	66.4%
2017	76.62	16^th	122	86.9%
2018	44.67	60^th	115	47.8%
2019	67.72	30^th	114	73.7%
2021	11.07	107^th	113	5.3%
2022	35.82	75^th	112	33.0%
2023	44.95	61^st	112	45.5%
2024	40.66	66^th	112	41.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	49.25	47^th	118	60.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	81.32	12^th	121	90.1%
2018	33.44	80^th	112	28.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	45.17	67^th	119	43.7%
2018	46.03	64^th	111	42.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	80.75	13^th	122	89.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Paw Paw High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	75.65	21^st	122	82.8%
2018	43.15	57^th	113	49.6%
2019	73.02	27^th	112	75.9%
2021	14.02	105^th	113	7.1%
2023	28.62	83^rd	112	25.9%

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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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by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, January 27, 2014

My children are enrolled at Paw Paw Schools. I have a fifteen-year old that is graduating this year, a fourteen-year old that is in the ninth grade and a ten-year old in the fourth grade. The staff/teachers promote hard work and determination. As evidenced by their West Test scores, it pays off. I have seen, time and time again, people share negative opinions about our school including the size, voting to shut it down and bus the students to Berkeley Springs, etc., but I feel that my children are exactly where they need to be. All three of my kids are honor-roll students and do very well on state testing. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Paw Paw 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	123	123
1990	111	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
1991	121	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
1992	119	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1993	112	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1994	116	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1995	111	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1996	111	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1997	103	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1998	99	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
1999	91	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2000	90	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
2001	87	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2002	92	4	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	103
2003	92	4	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	103
2004	89	5	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	101
2005	84	3	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	94
2006	91	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	97
2007	92	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	98
2008	87	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2009	94	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2010	91	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	99
2011	92	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	99
2012	95	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	101
2013	88	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	94
2014	103	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	108
2015	103	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	107
2016	95	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	97
2017	86	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	90
2018	71	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	77
2019	81	4	0	3	0	0	0	0	88
2020	68	4	0	3	0	0	2	0	77
2021	64	5	0	3	0	0	5	0	77
2022	66	5	0	5	0	0	5	0	81
2023	57	3	0	5	0	0	7	0	72

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 Paw Paw High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	123	10.0	12.3	n/a
1990	116	11.0	10.5	0
1991	127	10.1	12.5	0
1992	124	10.0	12.4	n/a
1993	117	10.0	11.7	n/a
1994	121	10.0	12.1	n/a
1995	114	10.0	11.4	0
1996	114	10.0	11.4	0
1997	108	9.8	11.0	n/a
1998	104	12.0	8.7	42.3
1999	97	11.0	8.8	0
2000	99	11.2	8.8	61.6
2001	95	11.4	8.3	57.9
2002	103	9.3	11.1	52.4
2003	103	9.3	11.1	52.4
2004	101	9.8	10.3	58.4
2005	94	8.8	10.7	58.5
2006	97	9.0	10.8	40.2
2007	98	9.3	10.5	43.9
2008	92	9.3	9.9	41.3
2009	100	9.1	11.0	56
2010	99	9.0	10.9	60.6
2011	99	11.2	8.8	57.6
2012	101	9.8	10.3	62.4
2013	94	9.9	9.4	37.2
2014	108	10.0	10.7	n/a
2015	107	10.0	10.7	39.3
2016	97	10.0	9.7	54.6
2017	90	9.7	9.2	54.4
2018	77	10.0	7.7	54.5
2019	88	9.5	9.2	56.8
2020	77	8.5	9.0	64.9
2021	77	8.0	9.6	63.6
2022	81	8.7	9.2	n/a
2023	72	9.6	7.4	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 Paw Paw High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	123	10.0	12.3	n/a
1990	116	11.0	10.5	0
1991	127	10.1	12.5	0
1992	124	10.0	12.4	n/a
1993	117	10.0	11.7	n/a
1994	121	10.0	12.1	n/a
1995	114	10.0	11.4	0
1996	114	10.0	11.4	0
1997	108	9.8	11.0	n/a
1998	104	12.0	8.7	42.3
1999	97	11.0	8.8	0
2000	99	11.2	8.8	61.6
2001	95	11.4	8.3	57.9
2002	103	9.3	11.1	52.4
2003	103	9.3	11.1	52.4
2004	101	9.8	10.3	58.4
2005	94	8.8	10.7	58.5
2006	97	9.0	10.8	40.2
2007	98	9.3	10.5	43.9
2008	92	9.3	9.9	41.3
2009	100	9.1	11.0	56
2010	99	9.0	10.9	60.6
2011	99	11.2	8.8	57.6
2012	101	9.8	10.3	62.4
2013	94	9.9	9.4	37.2
2014	108	10.0	10.7	n/a
2015	107	10.0	10.7	39.3
2016	97	10.0	9.7	54.6
2017	90	9.7	9.2	54.4
2018	77	10.0	7.7	54.5
2019	88	9.5	9.2	56.8
2020	77	8.5	9.0	64.9
2021	77	8.0	9.6	63.6
2022	81	8.7	9.2	n/a
2023	72	9.6	7.4	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 Paw Paw High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$737 (4.7%)	$14,828 (95.3%)	$15,564

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paw Paw High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 153^rd of 171 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 168 Middle schools	25.8%
Ranks 30^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 112 High schools	28.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw High School)	21.4	36.4	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County Schools)	28.6	16.1	12.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.8	30.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw High School)	14.3	54.6	40.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County Schools)	29.3	26.7	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	42.6	38.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw High School)	0	12.5	12.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County Schools)	24.9	13.7	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	36.6	28.2	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw High School)	50	12.5	37.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County Schools)	47.7	32	15.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	43.9	42.7	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Paw Paw High School)	20	13.2	6.8%
8th Grade Science (Morgan County Schools)	37	20.1	16.9%
8th Grade Science (West Virginia)	33.1	27	6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw High School)	26.7	0	26.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County Schools)	25.9	13.6	12.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw High School)	60	54.6	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Morgan County Schools)	44.1	29.7	14.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Paw Paw High School)	26.7	27.3	0.6%
11th Grade Science (Morgan County Schools)	28	14.9	13.1%
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	88	72	18.2%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	57	29.6%
Two or More Races	0	7

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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 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th 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
Paw Paw High School	Public	7-12	60 Pirate Cir	Paw Paw	25434	Morgan County	Morgan County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 947-7425	72	10	7.4		57 (79.2%)	3 (4.2%)	5 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.7%)	40.7	66^th of 112 public high schools	41.1%		44.9	61^st of 112 public high schools	45.5%	5	40.0	19.1	20.0	47.9	9.6	$15,564	$737	$14,828
Berkeley Springs High School	Public	9-12	149 Concord Ave	Berkeley Springs	25411	Morgan County	Morgan County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 258-2871	621	40	15.5		588 (94.7%)	5 (0.8%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	62.7	39^th of 112 public high schools	65.2%		15	101^st of 112 public high schools	9.8%	62		21.1		44.7	30.1	$11,625	$824	$10,801
Frankfort High School	Public	9-12	393 Falcon Way	Ridgeley	26753	Mineral County	Mineral County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 726-4767	488	35	14.1		473 (96.9%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	73.9	26^th of 112 public high schools	76.8%		76.2	21^st of 112 public high schools	81.3%	5		25.0		50.9	29.6	$12,341	$798	$11,544
Hampshire Senior High School	Public	6-12	157 Trojan Way	Romney	26757	Hampshire County	Hampshire County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 822-5016	818	66	12.3		773 (94.5%)	12 (1.5%)	14 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	42	64^th of 112 public high schools	42.9%		55.3	44^th of 112 public high schools	60.7%	20		12.2		45.3	24.9	$11,091	$1,042	$10,049

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