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#408 of 635 schools in WV
Paw Paw High School
High School · Morgan County Schools · Paw Paw, WV
A Morgan County Schools high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 Pirate Cir, Paw Paw, WV 25434
- Math 20% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs WV 43% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paw Paw High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Paw Paw 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average346/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,415
Median home value
$168,300
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
8.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 605 | 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.
Morgan County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paw Paw High School is listed in MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paw Paw High School
Paw Paw High School is a public high school in Paw Paw, WV, part of Morgan County Schools, serving approximately 77 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paw Paw High School
What grades does Paw Paw High School serve?
Paw Paw High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Paw Paw High School?
Paw Paw High School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw High School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paw Paw High School rank in WV?
Paw Paw High School ranks #408 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Paw Paw High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paw Paw High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Paw Paw High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paw Paw High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paw Paw High School a charter school?
No, Paw Paw High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paw Paw High School a Title I school?
No, Paw Paw High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (304) 947-7425
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 25434)
- 3,087
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 25434; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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