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#406 of 635 schools in WV

Hedgesville High School

High School · Berkeley County Schools · Hedgesville, WV

A Berkeley County Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

109 Ridge Rd N, Hedgesville, WV 25427

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,899
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at Hedgesville High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 36% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
18%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
23%
2019
Math
23%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Hedgesville 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. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average276/100K

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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

$86,985

Median home value

$257,900

Median rent

$1,218/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

90.2%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spring Mills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–124.4 mi1,547Compare →
Martinsburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available1,466Compare →
Musselman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available1,780Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Berkeley County Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#17 of 31
District spending per student
$12,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hedgesville High School is listed in BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hedgesville High School

Hedgesville High School is a public high school in Hedgesville, WV, part of Berkeley County Schools, serving approximately 1,407 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hedgesville High School

What grades does Hedgesville High School serve?

Hedgesville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hedgesville High School?

Hedgesville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hedgesville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hedgesville High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hedgesville High School rank in WV?

Hedgesville High School ranks #406 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Hedgesville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hedgesville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hedgesville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hedgesville High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hedgesville High School a charter school?

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

Is Hedgesville High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,407
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berkeley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 25427)
16,410
Area average commute
38.5 min
Area median age
43.3
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 25427; 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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