Serving 381 students in grades 7-12, Pendleton County Middle/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 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pendleton County Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pendleton County Middle/high School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pendleton County Middle/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 Pendleton County Middle/high School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pendleton County Middle/high School's ranking?
Pendleton County Middle/high School is ranked #514 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pendleton County Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Pendleton County Middle/high School is 90%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Pendleton County Middle/high School?
381 students attend Pendleton County Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pendleton County Middle/high School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pendleton County Middle/high School?
Pendleton County Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pendleton County Middle/high School offer ?
Pendleton County Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pendleton County Middle/high School part of?
Pendleton County Middle/high School is part of Pendleton County Schools School District.
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