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#264 of 635 schools in WV

Top 41% in state

Meadow Bridge High

High School · Fayette County Schools · Meadow Bridge, WV

A Fayette County Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

870 Main St, Meadow Bridge, WV 25976

  • Math 30% vs WV 31% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs WV 42% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.8% (2024 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.4% (2024 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation18%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$14,235
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Meadow Bridge High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 WVGSA)
School
State
31%(2024 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 WVGSA)
School
State
42%(2024 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
8%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
2019
Math
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 29 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Meadow Bridge High 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average568/100K

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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

$41,452

Median home value

$117,300

Median rent

$669/mo

College educated

11.7%

Homeownership

86.8%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Oak Hill HighEnrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available1,089Compare →

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.

Fayette County Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$14,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meadow Bridge High is listed in FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadow Bridge High

Meadow Bridge High is a public high school in Meadow Bridge, WV, part of Fayette County Schools, serving approximately 194 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadow Bridge High

What grades does Meadow Bridge High serve?

Meadow Bridge High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Meadow Bridge High?

Meadow Bridge High has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Bridge High?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Bridge High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadow Bridge High rank in WV?

Meadow Bridge High ranks #264 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Meadow Bridge High's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadow Bridge High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Meadow Bridge High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Bridge High has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Meadow Bridge High a charter school?

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

Is Meadow Bridge High a Title I school?

No, Meadow Bridge High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 25976)
2,314
Area median age
56.3
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 · 2024 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 WVGSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 WVGSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 25976; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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