Summary:
The 24716 zip code area is home to a single public elementary and middle school, Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School, which serves grades PK-8. While the school has some academic strengths, particularly in upper-grade mathematics, it struggles in lower-grade mathematics and science, with proficiency rates below the Wyoming County and West Virginia state averages.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School has a highly homogeneous student population, with 97.01% of students identifying as White. This lack of diversity may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined significantly over the past three years, from 112th out of 375 West Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 240th out of 368 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 2 stars.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,970, its academic performance suggests that funding alone may not be the sole determinant of student success. The school's strengths and weaknesses, as well as its declining ranking, warrant further investigation and potential improvement efforts to ensure that all students in the 24716 zip code area receive a high-quality education.
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