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#505 of 635 schools in WV

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School

High School · Mingo County Schools · Delbarton, WV

A Mingo County Schools high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4000 KING COAL HIGHWAY, Delbarton, WV 25670

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation16.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,081
Chronic Absenteeism55.2%

Students at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
12%
2019
Math
12%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

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

Based on 21 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Mingo Central Comprehensive 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

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,125

Median home value

$78,800

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

6%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

26.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 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

1 in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tug Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available335Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mingo County Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$14,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is listed in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mingo Central Comprehensive High School

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Delbarton, WV, part of Mingo County Schools, serving approximately 618 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mingo Central Comprehensive High School

What grades does Mingo Central Comprehensive High School serve?

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mingo Central Comprehensive High School rank in WV?

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School ranks #505 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School a charter school?

No, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School a Title I school?

No, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
618
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mingo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 25670)
3,312
Area median age
49.1
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 25670; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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