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#392 of 635 schools in WV
Sherman Junior High School
Middle School · Boone County Schools · Seth, WV
A Boone County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO Box AA, Seth, WV 25181
- Math 29% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherman Junior High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 37 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
1 in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 424 | 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
- #5 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 Junior High School is listed in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherman Junior High School
Sherman Junior High School is a public middle school in Seth, WV, part of Boone County Schools, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherman Junior High School
What grades does Sherman Junior High School serve?
Sherman Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sherman Junior High School?
Sherman Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherman Junior 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 Junior High School rank in WV?
Sherman Junior High School ranks #392 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Sherman Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherman Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherman Junior High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherman Junior High School a charter school?
No, Sherman Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherman Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Sherman Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (304) 837-3694
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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