Pendleton County Middle/High School

Summary:

Pendleton County Middle/High School is a public school in Franklin, West Virginia, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 388. The school is part of the Pendleton County Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, the school's performance has been mixed in recent years. While it has performed above the state average in some subject areas and grade levels, it has also struggled in others. For example, the school's 11th-grade math proficiency rate was 19.4%, compared to the state average of 17.9%, but its 8th-grade math proficiency rate was 39.6%, significantly higher than the state average of 28.7%. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with female students consistently outperforming their male counterparts, while African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled in comparison to other subgroups.

Despite these challenges, Pendleton County Middle/High School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 11.5 over the past three school years, and has a higher spending per student than the state average, which may indicate a focus on providing resources and support for students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps and maintain consistent academic excellence.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 409 Maple Ave
       Franklin, WV  26807


(304) 358-2573

District: Pendleton County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,078 Help


Feeder schools for Pendleton County Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Brandywine Elementary School
    Franklin Elementary School
    North Fork Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Two or more races:
3.4%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.5% Help


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Compare Details Pendleton County Middle/High School ranks better than 75.7% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pendleton County Middle/High School ranks better than 66.1% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.03. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pendleton County Middle/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), two or more races (3.4%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pendleton County Middle/High School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pendleton County Middle/High School is $14,078.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pendleton County Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton County Middle/High School 41st of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Pendleton County Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton County Middle/High School 38th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Pendleton County Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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Pendleton County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton County Schools 7th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pendleton County Middle/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 27.93 137th 171 19.9%
2010 40.26 120th 171 29.8%
2011 79.17 20th 171 88.3%
2012 59.77 49th 172 71.5%
2013 35.32 130th 174 25.3%
2014 38.96 110th 172 36.0%
2015 85.79 12th 173 93.1%
2016 87.61 11th 172 93.6%
2017 62.13 55th 176 68.8%
2018 52.14 73rd 170 57.1%
2019 16.78 159th 171 7.0%
2021 72.75 28th 171 83.6%
2022 40.56 104th 169 38.5%
2023 30.06 129th 168 23.2%
2024 63.99 41st 169 75.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.21 56th 67 16.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.87 29th 174 83.3%
2018 56.92 35th 142 75.4%
2019 31.47 103rd 130 20.8%
2023 48.85 54th 132 59.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.89 63rd 176 64.2%
2018 51.20 74th 165 55.2%
2021 69.09 28th 164 82.9%
2022 58.35 52nd 162 67.9%
2023 16.31 156th 162 3.7%
2024 51.75 71st 164 56.7%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.31 72nd 174 58.6%
2018 52.29 79th 166 52.4%
2019 21.55 150th 162 7.4%
2021 72.25 28th 162 82.7%
2022 40.35 107th 164 34.8%
2023 30.15 122nd 158 22.8%
2024 74.35 23rd 158 85.4%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.24 105th 129 18.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.04 49th 176 72.2%
2018 43.87 96th 164 41.5%
2019 14.95 153rd 161 5.0%
2021 72.71 29th 164 82.3%
2022 43.58 85th 161 47.2%
2023 33.38 108th 158 31.6%
2024 50.15 74th 165 55.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.67 84th 124 32.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.65 41st 97 57.7%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 6.33 8th 9 11.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.71 54th 176 69.3%
2018 51.29 74th 167 55.7%
2019 17.17 158th 168 6.0%
2021 75.33 22nd 170 87.1%
2022 38.19 107th 168 36.3%
2023 30.33 126th 168 25.0%
2024 64.05 39th 169 76.9%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pendleton County Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 64.22 30th 111 73.0%
2010 68.68 23rd 112 79.5%
2011 64.79 30th 113 73.5%
2012 77.13 16th 113 85.8%
2013 81.09 12th 114 89.5%
2014 72.00 17th 115 85.2%
2015 57.27 45th 117 61.5%
2016 56.47 41st 119 65.5%
2017 54.07 53rd 122 56.6%
2018 58.69 40th 115 65.2%
2019 59.34 38th 114 66.7%
2021 37.87 67th 113 40.7%
2022 16.05 100th 112 10.7%
2023 20.07 97th 112 13.4%
2024 65.03 38th 112 66.1%
See the entire list of West Virginia High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.05 97th 118 17.8%
2018 17.78 81st 103 21.4%
2023 24.83 68th 89 23.6%
2024 58.88 28th 89 68.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.12 97th 121 19.8%
2018 24.74 94th 112 16.1%
2021 23.26 92nd 111 17.1%
2022 35.39 80th 109 26.6%
2023 8.99 103rd 107 3.7%
2024 49.77 58th 110 47.3%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.88 26th 119 78.2%
2018 71.75 22nd 111 80.2%
2019 59.94 44th 109 59.6%
2021 66.11 37th 110 66.4%
2022 30.29 81st 108 25.0%
2023 28.37 79th 108 26.9%
2024 69.82 28th 110 74.5%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Disabled students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.09 7th 84 91.7%
2022 52.06 41st 91 54.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.84 88th 122 27.9%
2018 34.54 70th 111 36.9%
2019 43.29 65th 109 40.4%
2021 12.35 101st 110 8.2%
2022 15.65 97th 108 10.2%
2023 14.70 96th 108 11.1%
2024 55.37 44th 109 59.6%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.13 74th 82 9.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pendleton County Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.88 51st 122 58.2%
2018 63.78 36th 113 68.1%
2019 57.34 43rd 112 61.6%
2021 33.14 69th 113 38.9%
2022 17.61 93rd 111 16.2%
2023 20.29 95th 112 15.2%
2024 71.67 26th 111 76.6%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for White Students!

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 Pendleton County Middle/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 286 286
1990 351 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 420 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 435 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1993 461 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 476 17 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 486 14 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 509
1996 486 14 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 509
1997 489 13 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 508
1998 472 17 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 537 17 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 539 20 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 538 20 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 550 14 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 550 14 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 537 12 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 521 13 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 518 11 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 507 12 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 487 12 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2009 461 16 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2010 451 13 3 2 1 0 0 0 470
2011 445 13 1 2 3 0 1 0 465
2012 452 15 0 1 4 0 2 0 474
2013 431 18 0 1 3 0 3 0 456
2014 415 20 0 2 2 0 2 0 441
2015 384 16 0 1 2 0 1 0 404
2016 406 15 0 2 0 1 1 0 425
2017 390 16 1 3 1 1 1 0 413
2018 389 14 0 4 0 1 3 0 411
2019 381 11 0 3 0 1 3 0 399
2020 370 11 0 5 0 1 8 0 395
2021 373 10 0 4 0 1 10 0 398
2022 360 10 0 3 0 0 12 0 385
2023 357 12 2 2 0 0 15 0 388
2024 352 9 2 5 0 0 13 0 381

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 Pendleton County Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 286 18.0 15.8 n/a
1990 369 25.1 14.7 22.8
1991 433 25.6 16.9 22.4
1992 448 26.8 16.7 23.7
1993 473 32.0 14.8 24.7
1994 494 28.5 17.3 25.3
1995 509 28.5 17.9 22.4
1996 509 28.5 17.9 22.4
1997 508 28.5 17.8 22.4
1998 495 28.5 17.4 17.2
1999 560 38.8 14.4 29.8
2000 566 37.9 14.9 32.5
2001 565 35.4 16.0 36.6
2002 571 40.9 14.0 31.9
2003 571 40.9 14.0 31.9
2004 556 39.5 14.1 34.2
2005 542 39.6 13.7 37.3
2006 537 40.5 13.3 39.5
2007 528 39.5 13.4 41.1
2008 506 38.5 13.1 41.9
2009 484 37.1 13.0 45.2
2010 470 37.9 12.3 50.6
2011 465 35.4 13.1 50.5
2012 474 38.2 12.3 50.8
2013 456 35.7 12.7 54.8
2014 441 35.8 12.3 54.6
2015 404 36.0 11.2 55
2016 425 36.0 11.8 58.6
2017 413 35.2 11.7 53.3
2018 411 35.0 11.7 56.7
2019 399 34.5 11.5 57.1
2020 395 32.5 12.1 57.7
2021 398 34.5 11.5 43.5
2022 385 34.5 11.1 n/a
2023 388 34.0 11.4 n/a
2024 381 33.5 11.3 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 Pendleton County Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 286 18.0 15.8 n/a
1990 369 25.1 14.7 22.8
1991 433 25.6 16.9 22.4
1992 448 26.8 16.7 23.7
1993 473 32.0 14.8 24.7
1994 494 28.5 17.3 25.3
1995 509 28.5 17.9 22.4
1996 509 28.5 17.9 22.4
1997 508 28.5 17.8 22.4
1998 495 28.5 17.4 17.2
1999 560 38.8 14.4 29.8
2000 566 37.9 14.9 32.5
2001 565 35.4 16.0 36.6
2002 571 40.9 14.0 31.9
2003 571 40.9 14.0 31.9
2004 556 39.5 14.1 34.2
2005 542 39.6 13.7 37.3
2006 537 40.5 13.3 39.5
2007 528 39.5 13.4 41.1
2008 506 38.5 13.1 41.9
2009 484 37.1 13.0 45.2
2010 470 37.9 12.3 50.6
2011 465 35.4 13.1 50.5
2012 474 38.2 12.3 50.8
2013 456 35.7 12.7 54.8
2014 441 35.8 12.3 54.6
2015 404 36.0 11.2 55
2016 425 36.0 11.8 58.6
2017 413 35.2 11.7 53.3
2018 411 35.0 11.7 56.7
2019 399 34.5 11.5 57.1
2020 395 32.5 12.1 57.7
2021 398 34.5 11.5 43.5
2022 385 34.5 11.1 n/a
2023 388 34.0 11.4 n/a
2024 381 33.5 11.3 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 Pendleton County Middle/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $870 (6.2%) $13,208 (93.8%) $14,078

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pendleton County Middle/High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 129th of 168 Middle schools
 16.2%
Ranks 38th of 114 High schoolsRanks 97th of 112 High schools
 53.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton County Middle/High School)26.226.6
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton County Schools)26.226.6
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton County Middle/High School)29.540.6
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton County Schools)29.540.6
 11.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton County Middle/High School)2021.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton County Schools)2021.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton County Middle/High School)30.826.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton County Schools)30.826.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Pendleton County Middle/High School)18.511.9
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pendleton County Schools)18.511.9
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton County Middle/High School)30.715.5
 15.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton County Schools)30.715.5
 15.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton County Middle/High School)5031
 19%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton County Schools)5031
 19%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Pendleton County Middle/High School)25.817.2
 8.6%
   11th Grade Science (Pendleton County Schools)25.817.2
 8.6%
   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 Students399388
 2.8%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White381357
 6.3%
Two or More Races315
 400%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pendleton County Middle/High School

Pendleton County Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brandywine Elementary School
Elementary : Franklin Elementary School
Elementary : North Fork Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Pendleton County Middle/High School.

Pendleton County Middle/High School ranks 38th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pendleton County Middle/High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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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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