Williamson High School (Closed 2012)

Williamson High School serves 176 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(10-11)
30-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williamson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
30-39%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williamson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Williamson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Williamson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williamson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williamson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
87%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Williamson High School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Williamson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Williamson High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
70-79%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williamson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williamson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamson High School?
The graduation rate of Williamson High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 78%.
How many students attend Williamson High School?
176 students attend Williamson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Williamson High School students are White, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamson High School?
Williamson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williamson High School offer ?
Williamson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Williamson High School part of?
Williamson High School is part of Mingo County Schools School District.

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