Very Good
#163 of 635 schools in WV
Top 26% in state
Pocahontas County High School
High School · Pocahontas County Schools · Dunmore, WV
A high school in Dunmore, WV serving grades 9th – 12th.
271 Warrior Way, Dunmore, WV 24934
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pocahontas County High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,313
Median home value
$241,300
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24934; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pocahontas County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pocahontas County High School is listed in POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocahontas County High School
Pocahontas County High School is a public high school in Dunmore, WV, part of Pocahontas County Schools, serving approximately 291 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocahontas County High School
What grades does Pocahontas County High School serve?
Pocahontas County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pocahontas County High School?
Pocahontas County High School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas County High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocahontas County High School rank in WV?
Pocahontas County High School ranks #163 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Pocahontas County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocahontas County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Pocahontas County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocahontas County High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pocahontas County High School a charter school?
No, Pocahontas County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocahontas County High School a Title I school?
No, Pocahontas County High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pocahontas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.7%
- Phone
- (304) 799-6564
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24934)
- 328
- Area median age
- 62.7
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 24934; 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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