Very Good
#195 of 635 schools in WV
Top 31% in state
John Marshall High School
High School · Marshall County Schools · Glen Dale, WV
A Marshall County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1300 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV 26038
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John Marshall High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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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Where John Marshall 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Dale), 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
$88,409
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Achievement CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–12 | 1.2 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Shadyside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Cameron High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 298 | 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.
Marshall County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Marshall High School is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Marshall High School
John Marshall High School is a public high school in Glen Dale, WV, part of Marshall County Schools, serving approximately 1,067 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Marshall High School
What grades does John Marshall High School serve?
John Marshall High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John Marshall High School?
John Marshall High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,067 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Marshall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Marshall High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Marshall High School rank in WV?
John Marshall High School ranks #195 of 635 schools in WV.
What is John Marshall High School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Marshall High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 John Marshall High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Marshall High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Marshall High School a charter school?
No, John Marshall High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Marshall High School a Title I school?
No, John Marshall High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (304) 843-4444
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 26038)
- 2,926
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 · 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 26038; 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
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