Paden City High School vs. Magnolia High School
Should you attend Paden City High School or Magnolia 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
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Top Rankings
Paden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Student Attention
Magnolia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 160 students in grades 7-12, Paden City 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 10-14% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Magnolia High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
160 students
302 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#309 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
25
-
Grade 9 Students
17
56
Grade 10 Students
29
83
Grade 11 Students
29
74
Grade 12 Students
33
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
97%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
