Top Rankings
Hardy County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,194 students in Hardy County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Hardy County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
6 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
2,194 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hardy County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#29 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
2%
# Black Students
66 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
1,868 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
85%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
153
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,047 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,530 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,047
$15,635
Spending / Student
$11,530
$14,827
Best Hardy County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moorefield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Caledonia Heights Road
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
East Hardy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
259 Cougar Drive
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5948
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5948
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Moorefield Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Caledonia Heights Road
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-3450
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-3450
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Moorefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Main Street
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6034
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6034
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
East Hardy Early/middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
238 Cougar Drive
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5970
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5970
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorefield Elementary School
Magnet School
400 North Main Street
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6356
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 530-6356
Grades: PK-2
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardy County Schools School District?
Hardy County Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,194 students.
What is the rank of Hardy County Schools School District?
Hardy County Schools School District is ranked #28 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardy County Schools School District?
85% of Hardy County Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardy County Schools School District?
Hardy County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Hardy County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,530 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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