Very Good
#203 of 635 schools in WV
Top 32% in state
Philippi Elementary School
Elementary School · Barbour County Board of Education · Philippi, WV
A Barbour County Board of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
547 Cherry Hill Rd, Philippi, WV 26416
- Math 46% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Philippi Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Philippi Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated932/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philippi), 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
$48,740
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feed My Sheep Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
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| Junior ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
| Kasson Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 165 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Barbour County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Philippi Elementary School is listed in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philippi Elementary School
Philippi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Philippi, WV, part of Barbour County Board of Education, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philippi Elementary School
What grades does Philippi Elementary School serve?
Philippi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Philippi Elementary School?
Philippi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philippi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philippi Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philippi Elementary School rank in WV?
Philippi Elementary School ranks #203 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Philippi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Philippi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Philippi Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philippi Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Philippi Elementary School a charter school?
No, Philippi Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philippi Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Philippi Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barbour County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (304) 457-4229
- Area population (ZIP 26416)
- 7,157
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 26416; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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