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#290 of 635 schools in WV
Top 46% in state
Midland Trail High
High School · Fayette County Schools · Hico, WV
A Fayette County Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 89, Hico, WV 25854
- Math 31% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Midland Trail High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Midland Trail 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average568/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$176,800
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Bridge HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 194 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,089 | 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.
Fayette County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Midland Trail High is listed in FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Midland Trail High
Midland Trail High is a public high school in Hico, WV, part of Fayette County Schools, serving approximately 631 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Midland Trail High
What grades does Midland Trail High serve?
Midland Trail High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Midland Trail High?
Midland Trail High has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Trail High?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Trail High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Midland Trail High rank in WV?
Midland Trail High ranks #290 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Midland Trail High's MySchoolScout rating?
Midland Trail High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Midland Trail High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Midland Trail High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Midland Trail High a charter school?
No, Midland Trail High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Midland Trail High a Title I school?
No, Midland Trail High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (304) 658-5184
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 25854)
- 570
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 25854; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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