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#404 of 635 schools in WV
Parkersburg South High School
High School · Wood County Schools · Parkersburg, WV
A Wood County Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1511 Blizzard Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Parkersburg South High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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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Where Parkersburg South 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkersburg), 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
$45,556
Median home value
$107,300
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,552 | Compare → |
| Belpre High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Parkersburg Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 7–12 | 2.9 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Parkersburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 103 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wood County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #19 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkersburg South High School is listed in WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg South High School is a public high school in Parkersburg, WV, part of Wood County Schools, serving approximately 1,385 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkersburg South High School
What grades does Parkersburg South High School serve?
Parkersburg South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Parkersburg South High School?
Parkersburg South High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkersburg South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkersburg South High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkersburg South High School rank in WV?
Parkersburg South High School ranks #404 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Parkersburg South High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkersburg South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Parkersburg South High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkersburg South High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parkersburg South High School a charter school?
No, Parkersburg South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkersburg South High School a Title I school?
No, Parkersburg South High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (304) 420-9610
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 26101)
- 28,571
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 26101; 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
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