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#601 of 635 schools in WV

Moorefield High School

High School · Hardy County Schools · Moorefield, WV

A Hardy County Schools high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 N Main St, Moorefield, WV 26836

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$13,103
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Moorefield High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
8%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
22%
2019
Math
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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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The neighborhood

Where Moorefield 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,298/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moorefield), 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

$48,073

Median home value

$152,900

Median rent

$816/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.5% 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 HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Hardy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.27–12Not available306Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hardy County Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Moorefield High School is listed in HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moorefield High School

Moorefield High School is a public high school in Moorefield, WV, part of Hardy County Schools, serving approximately 492 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moorefield High School

What grades does Moorefield High School serve?

Moorefield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Moorefield High School?

Moorefield High School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorefield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Moorefield High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moorefield High School rank in WV?

Moorefield High School ranks #601 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Moorefield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moorefield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Moorefield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moorefield High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Moorefield High School a charter school?

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

Is Moorefield High School a Title I school?

No, Moorefield High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
492
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hardy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 26836)
6,171
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
45
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 26836; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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