Excellent
#64 of 635 schools in WV
Top 10% in state
Hugh Dingess Elementary School
Elementary School · Logan County Schools · Harts, WV
A Logan County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Rt 1 Box 607, Harts, WV 25524
- Math 40% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hugh Dingess Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hugh Dingess Elementary 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
- County Safety: Low82/100K
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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
$39,976
Median home value
$87,400
College educated
7.6%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harts Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 190 | Compare → |
| Chapmanville Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 2–4 | Not available | 291 | Compare → |
| Holden Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Logan County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hugh Dingess Elementary School is listed in LOGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hugh Dingess Elementary School
Hugh Dingess Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harts, WV, part of Logan County Schools, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hugh Dingess Elementary School
What grades does Hugh Dingess Elementary School serve?
Hugh Dingess Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Hugh Dingess Elementary School?
Hugh Dingess Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Dingess Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh Dingess Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hugh Dingess Elementary School rank in WV?
Hugh Dingess Elementary School ranks #64 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Hugh Dingess Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hugh Dingess Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Hugh Dingess Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hugh Dingess Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hugh Dingess Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hugh Dingess Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hugh Dingess Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hugh Dingess Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (304) 855-6600
- Area population (ZIP 25524)
- 2,373
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 25524; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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