For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,157 students in Barbour County Board Of Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Barbour County Board Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
2,157 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Barbour County Board Of Education School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.21
# American Indian Students
13 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
17 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,050 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
95%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
170
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,871 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,562
$15,635
Spending / Student
$11,871
$14,827
Best Barbour County Board Of Education School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 West 1st St.
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Philip Barbour High School Complex
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Horseshoe Drive
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Belington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
469 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1281
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1281
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Philippi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Road
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Kasson Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Road
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Belington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Philippi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Cherry Hill Road
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barbour County Board Of Education School District?
Barbour County Board Of Education School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,157 students.
What is the rank of Barbour County Board Of Education School District?
Barbour County Board Of Education School District is ranked #42 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County Board Of Education School District?
95% of Barbour County Board Of Education School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barbour County Board Of Education School District?
Barbour County Board Of Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Barbour County Board Of Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,871 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
