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#607 of 635 schools in WV
Sherman High School
High School · Boone County Schools · Seth, WV
A Boone County Schools high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box AB, Seth, WV 25181
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sherman High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 17% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$86,600
College educated
17%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 562 | Compare → |
| Van Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 152 | 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.
Boone County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherman High School is listed in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman High School
Sherman High School is a public high school in Seth, WV, part of Boone County Schools, serving approximately 325 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #607 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman High School
What grades does Sherman High School serve?
Sherman High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sherman High School?
Sherman High School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherman High School rank in WV?
Sherman High School ranks #607 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Sherman High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Sherman High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sherman High School a charter school?
No, Sherman High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman High School a Title I school?
No, Sherman High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (304) 837-3301
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 25181)
- 1,281
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 25181; 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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