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South Harrison High School

High School · Harrison County Schools · Lost Creek, WV

A Harrison County Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3073 Hawk Hwy, Lost Creek, WV 26385

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation4.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$14,396
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at South Harrison High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
27%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
12%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
2019
Math
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 24 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where South Harrison High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average382/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,026

Median home value

$155,100

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

92.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bridgeport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–12Not available814Compare →
Evolution High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.99–12Not available30Compare →
Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–12Not available442Compare →
Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–12Not available513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Harrison County Schools

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#14 of 23
District spending per student
$14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Harrison High School is listed in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Harrison High School

South Harrison High School is a public high school in Lost Creek, WV, part of Harrison County Schools, serving approximately 348 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Harrison High School

What grades does South Harrison High School serve?

South Harrison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South Harrison High School?

South Harrison High School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harrison High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Harrison High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Harrison High School rank in WV?

South Harrison High School ranks #341 of 635 schools in WV.

What is South Harrison High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Harrison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 South Harrison High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Harrison High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Harrison High School a charter school?

No, South Harrison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Harrison High School a Title I school?

No, South Harrison High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 26385)
3,021
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
43.5
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 26385; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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