Very Good
#229 of 635 schools in WV
Top 36% in state
Hurricane High School
High School · Putnam County Schools · Hurricane, WV
A Putnam County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3350 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Hurricane High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 24 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hurricane 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hurricane), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,187
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Mountain State Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 1–12 | 3.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Buffalo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 376 | Compare → |
| Poca High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hurricane High School is listed in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hurricane High School
Hurricane High School is a public high school in Hurricane, WV, part of Putnam County Schools, serving approximately 1,228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hurricane High School
What grades does Hurricane High School serve?
Hurricane High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hurricane High School?
Hurricane High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hurricane High School rank in WV?
Hurricane High School ranks #229 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Hurricane High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hurricane High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hurricane High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hurricane High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hurricane High School a charter school?
No, Hurricane High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hurricane High School a Title I school?
No, Hurricane High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (304) 562-1729
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 25526)
- 22,522
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 25526; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.