Is Grafton High School a good school?

Grafton High School ranks 48 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grafton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Grafton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Grafton High School?

Students at Grafton High School are 99% White.

What schools feed into Grafton High School?

Grafton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Anna Jarvis Elementary School Elementary : Flemington Elementary School Elementary : West Taylor Elementary School Middle : Taylor County Middle School

Grafton High School

Summary:

Grafton High School is a public high school serving around 620 students in grades 9-12 in Grafton, West Virginia, which is part of the Taylor County Schools district. While the school has a predominantly white student population, its academic performance is generally below the state average and lags behind nearby schools like Bridgeport High School and Fairmont Senior High School.

Grafton High School's proficiency rates in math, English, and science are all below the state averages, and the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While male students have performed relatively well, female students and students with disabilities have struggled, ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of the state. The school's student-teacher ratio has improved in recent years, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has decreased, suggesting potential areas of progress.

Compared to nearby schools, Grafton High School's student population is significantly more racially homogeneous, with over 98% of students identifying as white. This lack of diversity is in contrast to schools like Bridgeport High School and Fairmont Senior High School, which have more diverse student populations. By learning from the practices of these higher-performing schools and addressing the specific needs of its student population, Grafton High School can work to improve its overall academic outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 Yates Ave
Grafton, WV 26354-1600

(304) 265-3046

District: Taylor County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,912

Feeder schools for Grafton High School:

Elementary:	Anna Jarvis Elementary School
	Flemington Elementary School
	West Taylor Elementary School
Middle:	Taylor County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 620

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.5%

African American:

0.8%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grafton High School ranks better than 57.1% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grafton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.5%), African American (0.8%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grafton High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Grafton High School employs 49.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grafton High School is $11,912.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grafton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grafton High School 48^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Grafton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Taylor County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor County Schools 16^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grafton High School

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Rank History for all students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	67.72	24^th	111	78.4%
2010	54.45	50^th	112	55.4%
2011	52.60	49^th	113	56.6%
2012	39.72	70^th	113	38.1%
2013	52.05	52^nd	114	54.4%
2014	46.30	53^rd	115	53.9%
2015	36.27	82^nd	117	29.9%
2016	42.06	70^th	119	41.2%
2017	60.58	42^nd	122	65.6%
2018	63.45	37^th	115	67.8%
2019	53.47	48^th	114	57.9%
2021	52.97	53^rd	113	53.1%
2022	47.42	55^th	112	50.9%
2023	35.59	71^st	112	36.6%
2024	54.96	48^th	112	57.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.67	17^th	18	5.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	36.66	81^st	118	31.4%
2018	28.15	74^th	103	28.2%
2019	47.56	40^th	85	52.9%
2023	91.68	2^nd	89	97.8%
2024	15.20	79^th	89	11.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	50.98	61^st	121	49.6%
2018	64.15	34^th	112	69.6%
2021	17.43	97^th	111	12.6%
2022	44.08	63^rd	109	42.2%
2023	26.58	86^th	107	19.6%
2024	37.95	72^nd	110	34.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	64.76	36^th	119	69.7%
2018	62.22	31^st	111	72.1%
2019	37.53	61^st	109	44.0%
2021	78.00	14^th	110	87.3%
2022	28.10	84^th	108	22.2%
2023	27.07	82^nd	108	24.1%
2024	58.12	41^st	110	62.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.01	66^th	84	21.4%
2022	12.63	85^th	91	6.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	53.25	48^th	122	60.7%
2018	61.25	39^th	111	64.9%
2019	67.03	29^th	109	73.4%
2021	29.19	81^st	110	26.4%
2022	60.78	36^th	108	66.7%
2023	45.58	53^rd	108	50.9%
2024	47.79	54^th	109	50.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	45.20	44^th	82	46.3%

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Rank History for White students at Grafton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	59.95	44^th	122	63.9%
2018	59.81	40^th	113	64.6%
2019	49.66	54^th	112	51.8%
2021	50.07	54^th	113	52.2%
2022	44.22	61^st	111	45.0%
2023	34.69	73^rd	112	34.8%
2024	52.51	50^th	111	55.0%

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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 Grafton 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	710	710
1990	638	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1991	710	2	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	720
1992	747	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	753
1993	735	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	738
1994	765	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	768
1995	799	3	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	807
1996	799	3	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	807
1997	850	3	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	858
1998	843	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	851
1999	824	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	832
2000	824	2	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	833
2001	742	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
2002	701	7	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	720
2003	701	7	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	720
2004	667	8	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	685
2005	683	10	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
2006	718	10	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
2007	721	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
2008	724	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2009	677	6	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	685
2010	688	4	0	1	1	0	1	0	695
2011	639	7	2	3	1	0	0	0	652
2012	626	7	2	4	1	0	2	0	642
2013	641	8	2	6	0	0	1	0	658
2014	644	5	2	5	0	0	1	0	657
2015	643	6	1	3	0	0	1	0	654
2016	623	6	0	2	0	0	5	0	636
2017	628	5	0	1	0	0	5	0	639
2018	621	5	0	2	0	0	5	0	633
2019	647	3	0	3	0	0	4	0	657
2020	669	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	673
2021	671	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	673
2022	646	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	652
2023	611	5	1	1	0	0	2	0	620

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 Grafton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	710	39.0	18.2	n/a
1990	646	36.8	17.5	24.9
1991	720	42.0	17.1	27.5
1992	753	41.5	18.1	29.5
1993	738	41.5	17.8	29
1994	768	41.5	18.5	24.9
1995	807	41.5	19.4	31.6
1996	807	41.5	19.4	31.6
1997	858	44.0	19.5	37.3
1998	851	43.0	19.8	32.8
1999	832	43.5	19.1	42.3
2000	833	43.5	19.1	38.4
2001	750	43.5	17.2	44.4
2002	720	38.5	18.7	43.2
2003	720	38.5	18.7	43.2
2004	685	38.5	17.8	40.3
2005	695	37.5	18.5	40.9
2006	729	38.5	18.9	44.3
2007	729	41.0	17.8	42.7
2008	733	39.5	18.6	39.3
2009	685	38.5	17.8	41.6
2010	695	36.5	19.0	44.5
2011	652	35.7	18.2	38.2
2012	642	39.0	16.4	42.5
2013	658	37.5	17.5	49.5
2014	657	39.0	16.8	40.2
2015	654	38.0	17.2	42.8
2016	636	39.0	16.3	39
2017	639	38.0	16.8	42.3
2018	633	39.5	16.0	47.7
2019	657	39.0	16.8	46.1
2020	673	47.2	14.2	45
2021	673	47.5	14.1	35.5
2022	652	50.5	12.9	n/a
2023	620	49.5	12.5	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 Grafton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	710	39.0	18.2	n/a
1990	646	36.8	17.5	24.9
1991	720	42.0	17.1	27.5
1992	753	41.5	18.1	29.5
1993	738	41.5	17.8	29
1994	768	41.5	18.5	24.9
1995	807	41.5	19.4	31.6
1996	807	41.5	19.4	31.6
1997	858	44.0	19.5	37.3
1998	851	43.0	19.8	32.8
1999	832	43.5	19.1	42.3
2000	833	43.5	19.1	38.4
2001	750	43.5	17.2	44.4
2002	720	38.5	18.7	43.2
2003	720	38.5	18.7	43.2
2004	685	38.5	17.8	40.3
2005	695	37.5	18.5	40.9
2006	729	38.5	18.9	44.3
2007	729	41.0	17.8	42.7
2008	733	39.5	18.6	39.3
2009	685	38.5	17.8	41.6
2010	695	36.5	19.0	44.5
2011	652	35.7	18.2	38.2
2012	642	39.0	16.4	42.5
2013	658	37.5	17.5	49.5
2014	657	39.0	16.8	40.2
2015	654	38.0	17.2	42.8
2016	636	39.0	16.3	39
2017	639	38.0	16.8	42.3
2018	633	39.5	16.0	47.7
2019	657	39.0	16.8	46.1
2020	673	47.2	14.2	45
2021	673	47.5	14.1	35.5
2022	652	50.5	12.9	n/a
2023	620	49.5	12.5	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 Grafton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$945 (7.9%)	$10,966 (92.1%)	$11,912

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grafton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 71^st of 112 High schools	21.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Grafton High School)	22.7	15.9	6.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Taylor County Schools)	22.7	15.9	6.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Grafton High School)	50.9	44.4	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor County Schools)	50.9	44.4	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Grafton High School)	27.5	20.6	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Taylor County Schools)	27.5	20.6	6.9%
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	657	620	5.6%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	647	611	5.6%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%

Schools Near Grafton 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 11th 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
Grafton High School	Public	9-12	400 Yates Ave	Grafton	26354	Taylor County	Taylor County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 265-3046	620	50	12.5		611 (98.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55	48^th of 112 public high schools	57.1%		35.6	71^st of 112 public high schools	36.6%	23	11.4	53.0	28.0	$11,912	$945	$10,966
East Fairmont High School	Public	9-12	1993 Airport Rd	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2140	689	44	15.6		640 (92.9%)	21 (3.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)	73.4	27^th of 112 public high schools	75.9%		73.3	24^th of 112 public high schools	78.6%	3	25.2	52.8	27.6	$13,141	$794	$12,347
Fairmont Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Loop Park Dr	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2150	821	48	17.1		663 (80.8%)	72 (8.8%)	17 (2.1%)	16 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	50 (6.1%)	84.9	13^th of 112 public high schools	88.4%		82.3	16^th of 112 public high schools	85.7%	3	25.2	57.3	33.3	$11,580	$864	$10,715
Bridgeport High School	Public	9-12	515 Johnson Ave	Bridgeport	26330	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7137	808	51	15.7		727 (90.0%)	10 (1.2%)	20 (2.5%)	24 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.2%)	99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%		99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%		41.7	74.8	44.5	$11,755	$688	$11,067
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	100 Jerry Toth Dr	Shinnston	26431	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7400	548	39	14.0		513 (93.6%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	30.1	75^th of 112 public high schools	33.0%		28.5	85^th of 112 public high schools	24.1%	10	8.9	38.6	24.8	$13,140	$1,117	$12,024
Philip Barbour High School Complex	Public	9-12	99 Horseshoe Dr	Philippi	26416	Barbour County	Barbour County Board Of Education	No	No	No	No	(304) 457-1360	629	41	15.3		588 (93.5%)	10 (1.6%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	71.1	28^th of 112 public high schools	75.0%		21.8	94^th of 112 public high schools	16.1%	66	19.1	49.9	34.5	$10,654	$894	$9,760
United Technical Center	Public	9-12	251 Marietta St	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7582	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Evolution High School	Public	9-12	1040 Wilsonburg Rd	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7560	27	19	1.4		26 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)				$45,437	$2,587	$42,850
United High School	Public	9-12	1040 Wilsonburg Rd	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7560	119				111 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)								(n/a)				$5,819	$277	$5,543
Robert C Byrd High School	Public	9-12	1 Eagle Way	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7200	765	50	15.2		684 (89.4%)	29 (3.8%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	25.1	84^th of 112 public high schools	25.0%		53.5	46^th of 112 public high schools	58.9%	38	9.6	41.8	18.5	$13,210	$845	$12,365

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