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Williamstown High School

Summary:

Williamstown High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with 671 students, located in Williamstown, West Virginia, and part of the Wood County Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 55 districts in the state.

Williamstown High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels compared to the Wood County Schools district and the state of West Virginia. For example, in 11th grade, 67% of Williamstown High School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53.4% in the district and 50.8% statewide. However, the school's performance for African American students and students with special education needs is relatively lower compared to other subgroups. Additionally, Williamstown High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 96% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the racial makeup of the nearby Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School.

Williamstown High School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state and district averages, with only 29.84% of students eligible in the 2020-2021 school year. This socioeconomic advantage may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but it also suggests a need to explore strategies to support students from lower-income families and ensure equitable access to educational resources. Overall, Williamstown High School is a high-performing school that consistently ranks among the top schools in West Virginia, but it must address achievement gaps and promote greater racial diversity to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 219 W 5th St
       Williamstown, WV  26187-1524

(304) 375-6151

District: Wood County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,019 Help


Feeder schools for Williamstown High School:

Elementary:    Williamstown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.9%
Two or more races:
1.7%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Compare Details Williamstown High School ranks better than 88.2% of middle schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Williamstown High School ranks better than 94.6% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Wood County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Williamstown 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 (96.9%), two or more races (1.7%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamstown High School is 12.9, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Wood County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamstown High School is $12,019, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Wood County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williamstown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamstown High School 20th of 169 West Virginia public middle schools. (See Williamstown High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Williamstown High School 6th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Williamstown High School in the ranking list.)

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Wood County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood County Schools 6th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williamstown High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 49.23 93rd 171 45.6%
2010 48.06 91st 171 46.8%
2011 63.13 48th 171 71.9%
2012 69.57 29th 172 83.1%
2013 84.14 12th 174 93.1%
2014 78.11 18th 172 89.5%
2015 61.17 49th 173 71.7%
2016 55.72 65th 172 62.2%
2017 78.49 22nd 176 87.5%
2018 89.85 7th 170 95.9%
2019 93.59 5th 171 97.1%
2021 94.93 3rd 171 98.2%
2022 79.71 16th 169 90.5%
2023 85.13 15th 168 91.1%
2024 83.66 20th 169 88.2%
See the entire list of West Virginia High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.62 41st 107 61.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.97 3rd 174 98.3%
2019 95.98 8th 130 93.8%
2023 98.75 1st 132 99.2%
2024 46.56 61st 128 52.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.48 72nd 176 59.1%
2018 86.58 3rd 165 98.2%
2021 73.47 20th 164 87.8%
2022 55.59 64th 162 60.5%
2023 61.40 45th 162 72.2%
2024 55.12 58th 164 64.6%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.34 16th 174 90.8%
2018 87.43 6th 166 96.4%
2019 89.96 4th 162 97.5%
2021 94.38 3rd 162 98.1%
2022 73.28 27th 164 83.5%
2023 87.70 11th 158 93.0%
2024 81.58 16th 158 89.9%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 69.85 34th 176 80.7%
2018 85.76 9th 164 94.5%
2019 94.81 4th 161 97.5%
2021 93.44 4th 164 97.6%
2022 82.97 12th 161 92.5%
2023 76.85 20th 158 87.3%
2024 82.46 17th 165 89.7%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.40 1st 56 98.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.74 1st 124 99.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.66 30th 176 83.0%
2018 87.87 9th 167 94.6%
2019 91.19 5th 168 97.0%
2021 94.53 3rd 170 98.2%
2022 78.30 18th 168 89.3%
2023 84.20 17th 168 89.9%
2024 80.65 20th 169 88.2%
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

Rank History for Williamstown High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 49.41 61st 111 45.0%
2010 43.73 69th 112 38.4%
2011 54.34 47th 113 58.4%
2012 85.73 11th 113 90.3%
2013 80.87 13th 114 88.6%
2014 75.79 13th 115 88.7%
2015 78.33 14th 117 88.0%
2016 83.95 11th 119 90.8%
2017 85.74 9th 122 92.6%
2018 66.98 32nd 115 72.2%
2019 74.94 25th 114 78.1%
2021 93.93 8th 113 92.9%
2022 91.61 10th 112 91.1%
2023 87.24 12th 112 89.3%
2024 95.28 6th 112 94.6%
See the entire list of West Virginia High School Rankings!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.18 64th 118 45.8%
2018 50.49 45th 103 56.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.91 46th 121 62.0%
2018 62.63 37th 112 67.0%
2021 87.12 9th 111 91.9%
2022 96.41 3rd 109 97.2%
2023 47.77 57th 107 46.7%
2024 48.04 62nd 110 43.6%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.40 11th 119 90.8%
2018 62.43 30th 111 73.0%
2019 63.38 38th 109 65.1%
2021 85.38 9th 110 91.8%
2022 76.94 18th 108 83.3%
2023 83.08 13th 108 88.0%
2024 93.99 4th 110 96.4%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.62 8th 122 93.4%
2018 66.18 35th 111 68.5%
2019 81.20 17th 109 84.4%
2021 91.91 9th 110 91.8%
2022 91.95 7th 108 93.5%
2023 87.35 12th 108 88.9%
2024 91.03 8th 109 92.7%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.61 64th 82 22.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Williamstown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.75 10th 122 91.8%
2018 62.99 37th 113 67.3%
2019 69.51 30th 112 73.2%
2021 90.83 10th 113 91.2%
2022 90.18 11th 111 90.1%
2023 86.39 13th 112 88.4%
2024 95.45 7th 111 93.7%
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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by a parent
Thursday, October 24, 2019

Open Quote This is a very nice school. Most of the students are friendly and responsible. The teachers care about the students. There are not many serious behavior problems. Most of the students come from stable homes. The academics are the best in the county and the sports programs are excellent. The schools in Williamstown are very supported by the community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Williamstown 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 662 662
1990 610 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1991 627 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1992 637 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1993 640 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1994 643 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1995 658 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 658 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 646 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1998 614 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 633 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2000 630 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2001 625 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2002 616 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 616 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 624 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2005 659 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2006 667 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2007 670 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2008 653 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2009 632 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 643 1 3 5 0 0 0 0 652
2011 605 0 4 6 1 0 0 0 616
2012 607 3 3 6 1 0 2 0 622
2013 593 4 3 4 1 0 2 0 607
2014 610 3 4 3 1 0 3 0 624
2015 627 2 4 3 1 0 4 0 641
2016 615 3 2 1 0 0 4 0 625
2017 619 5 2 3 2 0 6 0 637
2018 599 3 3 3 1 0 7 0 616
2019 581 3 1 7 1 0 10 0 603
2020 581 4 0 5 0 1 12 0 603
2021 648 6 0 4 0 0 9 0 667
2022 659 4 0 6 0 0 12 0 681
2023 649 3 0 3 0 0 16 0 671
2024 619 5 2 2 0 0 11 0 639

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 Williamstown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 662 41.5 15.9 n/a
1990 614 39.5 15.5 5.9
1991 631 37.2 16.9 9.8
1992 644 37.0 17.4 9.2
1993 647 38.0 17.0 10
1994 648 38.0 17.1 13.7
1995 665 38.0 17.5 13.7
1996 665 38.0 17.5 13.7
1997 650 38.0 17.1 13.4
1998 621 38.1 16.3 13
1999 641 38.6 16.6 20.1
2000 636 38.5 16.5 24.5
2001 630 39.0 16.2 19.2
2002 620 38.5 16.1 21.9
2003 620 38.5 16.1 21.9
2004 628 38.5 16.3 22.9
2005 663 38.5 17.2 23.4
2006 672 38.5 17.5 23.5
2007 676 39.5 17.1 24.3
2008 660 40.5 16.3 24.4
2009 645 40.5 15.9 30.9
2010 652 41.0 15.9 31.9
2011 616 41.6 14.8 27.8
2012 622 41.5 14.9 29.9
2013 607 42.5 14.2 37.4
2014 624 41.5 15.0 26.3
2015 641 40.0 16.0 24.6
2016 625 39.0 16.0 29.4
2017 637 39.0 16.3 27.5
2018 616 38.0 16.2 29.5
2019 603 38.0 15.8 24.2
2020 603 38.0 15.8 24.2
2021 667 43.0 15.5 29.8
2022 681 47.0 14.4 n/a
2023 671 47.0 14.2 n/a
2024 639 49.3 12.9 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 Williamstown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 662 41.5 15.9 n/a
1990 614 39.5 15.5 5.9
1991 631 37.2 16.9 9.8
1992 644 37.0 17.4 9.2
1993 647 38.0 17.0 10
1994 648 38.0 17.1 13.7
1995 665 38.0 17.5 13.7
1996 665 38.0 17.5 13.7
1997 650 38.0 17.1 13.4
1998 621 38.1 16.3 13
1999 641 38.6 16.6 20.1
2000 636 38.5 16.5 24.5
2001 630 39.0 16.2 19.2
2002 620 38.5 16.1 21.9
2003 620 38.5 16.1 21.9
2004 628 38.5 16.3 22.9
2005 663 38.5 17.2 23.4
2006 672 38.5 17.5 23.5
2007 676 39.5 17.1 24.3
2008 660 40.5 16.3 24.4
2009 645 40.5 15.9 30.9
2010 652 41.0 15.9 31.9
2011 616 41.6 14.8 27.8
2012 622 41.5 14.9 29.9
2013 607 42.5 14.2 37.4
2014 624 41.5 15.0 26.3
2015 641 40.0 16.0 24.6
2016 625 39.0 16.0 29.4
2017 637 39.0 16.3 27.5
2018 616 38.0 16.2 29.5
2019 603 38.0 15.8 24.2
2020 603 38.0 15.8 24.2
2021 667 43.0 15.5 29.8
2022 681 47.0 14.4 n/a
2023 671 47.0 14.2 n/a
2024 639 49.3 12.9 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Williamstown High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $706 (5.9%) $11,313 (94.1%) $12,019

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamstown High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 171 Middle schoolsRanks 15th of 168 Middle schools
 6%
Ranks 25th of 114 High schoolsRanks 12th of 112 High schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Williamstown High School)71.351.5
 19.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)43.333.9
 9.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.830.7
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamstown High School)66.744.4
 22.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)47.241.5
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)42.638.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Williamstown High School)61.450.6
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)4934.1
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)36.628.2
 8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamstown High School)55.559
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)50.950.1
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)43.942.7
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Williamstown High School)46.549.4
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Wood County Schools)42.932.2
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (West Virginia)33.127
 6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Williamstown High School)3135.5
 4.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)25.724.1
 1.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Williamstown High School)53.159.2
 6.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)51.849
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Williamstown High School)33.632.9
 0.7%
   11th Grade Science (Wood County Schools)30.828.2
 2.6%
   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 Students603671
 11.3%
African American33
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic73
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White581649
 11.7%
Two or More Races1016
 60%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Williamstown High School

Yes. Williamstown High School ranks in the top 5.4% of West Virginia high schools.

Students at Williamstown High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Williamstown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Williamstown Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 639 students attended Williamstown High School.


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