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#263 of 635 schools in WV

Top 41% in state

Calhoun Middle/high School

High School · Calhoun County Schools · Mount Zion, WV

A Calhoun County Schools high school serving grades 5th – 12th.

50 Underwood Cir, Mount Zion, WV 26151

  • Math 32% vs WV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs WV 46% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+10.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$17,049
Chronic Absenteeism34.9%

Students at Calhoun Middle/high School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
36%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
46%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 16 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
21%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
15%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
22%
2019
Math
22%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Calhoun Middle/high School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median home value

$104,100

College educated

4.2%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

51%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Calhoun County Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Calhoun Middle/high School is listed in CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Calhoun Middle/high School

Calhoun Middle/high School is a public high school in Mount Zion, WV, part of Calhoun County Schools, serving approximately 516 students in grades 5th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calhoun Middle/high School

What grades does Calhoun Middle/high School serve?

Calhoun Middle/high School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Calhoun Middle/high School?

Calhoun Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle/high School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Calhoun Middle/high School rank in WV?

Calhoun Middle/high School ranks #263 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Calhoun Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calhoun Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Calhoun Middle/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Calhoun Middle/high School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Calhoun Middle/high School a charter school?

No, Calhoun Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Calhoun Middle/high School a Title I school?

No, Calhoun Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
516
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 26151)
343
Area median age
61
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26151; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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