Mingo Central Comprehensive High School

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is a regular public high school located in Delbarton, West Virginia. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade and has an enrollment of 618 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is situated in a remote rural area, offering a tight-knit community feel.

The academic performance at the school reflects areas where improvement can be made, with MySchoolScout ranking it at 4.5 out of 10 and placing it at number 439 out of 641 schools in West Virginia, which is around the 32nd percentile. In terms of proficiency scores, 34% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while only 12% reach that level in Math. Despite these challenges, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School continues to focus on student development and community engagement.

The school is part of a close-knit rural area where connections between teachers, parents, and students run deep.

While current test scores at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.