Summary:
The 26280 zip code area is home to two schools - Tygarts Valley Middle/High School and George Ward Elementary School, both of which are part of the Randolph County Schools district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as both schools are performing well below state averages on key metrics like standardized test scores and school rankings.
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School stands out as the lower-performing of the two, with proficiency rates that are significantly behind the state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.9% of 11th graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 17.9%. The school is also ranked in the bottom 10% of West Virginia high schools.
While George Ward Elementary School fares slightly better, it still lags behind state and county performance, with 48.8% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school is ranked in the bottom 20% of West Virginia elementary schools. Both schools have a very homogeneous student population, with over 98% of students identifying as white, and similar per-student spending levels around $10,500.
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