Elkins High School

100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 740 students in grades 9-12, Elkins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Elkins High School's student population of 740 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
740 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Elkins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkins High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#316 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elkins High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elkins High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elkins High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elkins High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
94%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Elkins High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
91%
This chart displays graduation rate of Elkins High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elkins High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elkins High School's ranking?
Elkins High School is ranked #316 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkins High School?
The graduation rate of Elkins High School is 93%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Elkins High School?
740 students attend Elkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Elkins High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkins High School?
Elkins High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkins High School offer ?
Elkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkins High School part of?
Elkins High School is part of Randolph County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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