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Greenbrier West High School

High School · Greenbrier County Schools · Charmco, WV

A Greenbrier County Schools high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

278 Cavalier Dr, Charmco, WV 25958

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation7.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,841
Chronic Absenteeism69.4%

Students at Greenbrier West High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
17%
2019
Math
17%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Greenbrier West 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 7Car-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

$74,000

College educated

2.8%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

66.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25958; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
7.5% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in GREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenbrier East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available1,013Compare →
The Achievement CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–12Not available37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Greenbrier County Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#13 of 13
District spending per student
$14,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenbrier West High School is listed in GREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenbrier West High School

Greenbrier West High School is a public high school in Charmco, WV, part of Greenbrier County Schools, serving approximately 385 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenbrier West High School

What grades does Greenbrier West High School serve?

Greenbrier West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greenbrier West High School?

Greenbrier West High School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier West High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenbrier West High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenbrier West High School rank in WV?

Greenbrier West High School ranks #612 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Greenbrier West High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenbrier West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Greenbrier West High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenbrier West High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Greenbrier West High School a charter school?

No, Greenbrier West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greenbrier West High School a Title I school?

No, Greenbrier West High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
385
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greenbrier County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 25958)
619
Area median age
25.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 25958; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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