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Pickens Elementary/high School
School · RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
PO Box 146, Pickens, WV 26230
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
29
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Pickens Elementary/high School
Pickens Elementary/high School is a public school in Pickens, WV, part of the RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS. The school serves approximately 29 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. Students demonstrate 17% proficiency in math and 40% in reading/language arts.
The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 29 students, Pickens Elementary/high School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1, Pickens Elementary/high School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Pickens Elementary/high School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 29 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Address
- PO Box 146, Pickens, WV 26230
- Phone
- (304) 924-5525
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores WV EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 5 test records from WV state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: N/A.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 30% (2019) to 10% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 30% (2021) to 49.5% (2022).
Location
PO Box 146, Pickens, WV 26230
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pickens Elementary/high School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Hacker Valley Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Hacker Valley). Another option is Junior Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 26.6 miles away, in nearby Junior). Additionally, Webster Springs Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 16.2 miles away, in nearby Webster Springs). For more schools in Pickens, see our Pickens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 26.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 26230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Population
95
College Educated
0%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty Rate
45.3%
Median Age
52.7
Community Profile
It is a community where 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a poverty rate of 45.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Elkins, WV | — |
| SLANESVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Slanesville, WV | — |
| CLAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Clay, WV | 4.6 |
| DANESE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Danese, WV | 5.1 |
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| HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ravenswood, WV | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pickens Elementary/high School
What grades does Pickens Elementary/high School serve?
Pickens Elementary/high School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pickens Elementary/high School?
Pickens Elementary/high School has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickens Elementary/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickens Elementary/high School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Pickens Elementary/high School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Pickens Elementary/high School has 16.7% math proficiency and 39.8% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Pickens Elementary/high School a charter school?
No, Pickens Elementary/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pickens Elementary/high School a Title I school?
No, Pickens Elementary/high School is not currently a Title I school.
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Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Elevated (770/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 29
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Phone
- (304) 924-5525
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS- District Enrollment
- 3,534
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,936
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