Nitro High School vs. George Washington High School
Should you attend Nitro High School or George Washington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nitro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
George Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 9-12, Nitro High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 1,195 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
827 students
1,195 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#54 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
269
297
Grade 10 Students
191
355
Grade 11 Students
173
273
Grade 12 Students
194
270
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
87%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
