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Oak Hill Middle School

Middle School · FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

320 W Oyler Ave, Oak Hill, WV 25901

Enrollment

639

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

5.3

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

West Virginia schools

#451 of 635

In Oak Hill

#2 of 4

public schools

In district

#7 of 11

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Academic growth

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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5.3/10

Middle School in Oak Hill · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Oak Hill Middle School

Oak Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Oak Hill, WV, part of FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS. Oak Hill Middle School serves approximately 639 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 635 schools in WV.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Hill Middle School show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts below WV schools
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • WV avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Oak Hill Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

43% of students at Oak Hill Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.9% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,235
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Oak Hill Middle School — Students at Oak Hill Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Test Scores WV WVGSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 22.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
32.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 29.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
23%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
25%
2019
Math
25%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
14.9%
ELA
25.8%
2025
Math
18.9%
ELA
32.7%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.

How Oak Hill Middle School Compares

See how Oak Hill Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
29th percentile in WV
Academic
2.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.8/10
Excellent
Environment
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
42.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

320 W Oyler Ave, Oak Hill, WV 25901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Hill Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Maxwell Hill Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 12.9 miles away, in nearby Beckley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 12.0 miles away, in nearby Beckley), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fayetteville Pk-8 (rated 8.2/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Fayetteville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oak Hill, see our Oak Hill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.3 mi
School Distance Rating
New River Intermediate Oak Hill 0.2 mi 7.3
New River Primary Oak Hill 0.2 mi 4.1
Oak Hill High Oak Hill 0.2 mi 4.2
SAINTS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Oak Hill 0.4 mi 5.4
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hilltop 3.7 mi 6.6
Fayetteville Pk-8 Fayetteville 4.2 mi 8.2
MOUNT HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mt. Hope 9.8 mi 5.7
Bradley Elementary School Mount Hope 10.2 mi 5.0
Ansted Elementary Ansted 10.4 mi 4.2
GREATER BECKLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Prosperity 11.1 mi 6.1
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary Beckley 12.0 mi 8.3
Stanaford Elementary School Beckley 12.3 mi 8.2
Maxwell Hill Elementary Beckley 12.9 mi 9.2
Midland Trail High Hico 11.7 mi 6.6
Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley 13.3 mi 4.4
Divide Elementary Lookout 11.2 mi 3.9
Beckley-Stratton Middle School Beckley 14.2 mi 5.7
Beckley Elementary Beckley 14.3 mi 6.7
Crescent Elementary Beckley 14.5 mi 6.6
MT TABOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Beckley 14.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,402

Median Home Value

$112,200

Median Rent

$817/mo

Population

10,225

College Educated

18.1%

Homeownership

72.6%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Median Age

40.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Frankfort Middle School Ridgeley, WV 5.3
Martinsburg North Middle School Martinsburg, WV 5.3
Keyser Middle School Keyser, WV 5.4
Pikeview Middle School Princeton, WV 5.4
Robert L. Bland Middle School Weston, WV 5.1
Bluefield Middle School Bluefield, WV 4.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oak Hill Middle School

What grades does Oak Hill Middle School serve?

Oak Hill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Oak Hill Middle School?

Oak Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Hill Middle School rank in WV?

Oak Hill Middle School ranks #451 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Oak Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Oak Hill Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hill Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Hill Middle School a charter school?

No, Oak Hill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Hill Middle School a Title I school?

No, Oak Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
5 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
639
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%

District

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
5,433
Schools in District
12
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,235
District Rank
#7 of 11

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