Excellent
#97 of 635 schools in WV
Top 15% in state
Gilmer County High School
High School · Gilmer County Schools · Glenville, WV
A high school in Glenville, WV where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Pine St, Glenville, WV 26351
- Math 30% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gilmer County High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gilmer County 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low41/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,865
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Gilmer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilmer County High School is listed in GILMER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilmer County High School
Gilmer County High School is a public high school in Glenville, WV, part of Gilmer County Schools, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilmer County High School
What grades does Gilmer County High School serve?
Gilmer County High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gilmer County High School?
Gilmer County High School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmer County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmer County High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilmer County High School rank in WV?
Gilmer County High School ranks #97 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Gilmer County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilmer County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Gilmer County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilmer County High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilmer County High School a charter school?
No, Gilmer County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilmer County High School a Title I school?
No, Gilmer County High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gilmer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (304) 462-7960
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 26351)
- 4,635
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 26351; 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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