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#593 of 635 schools in WV
Tolsia High School
High School · Wayne County Schools · Fort Gay, WV
A Wayne County Schools high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Rebel Dr, Fort Gay, WV 25514
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tolsia High School score 27% 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 15 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,179
Median home value
$55,500
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 985 | Compare → |
| Wayne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 575 | 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.
Wayne County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tolsia High School is listed in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tolsia High School
Tolsia High School is a public high school in Fort Gay, WV, part of Wayne County Schools, serving approximately 345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #593 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tolsia High School
What grades does Tolsia High School serve?
Tolsia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tolsia High School?
Tolsia High School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolsia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolsia High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tolsia High School rank in WV?
Tolsia High School ranks #593 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Tolsia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tolsia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Tolsia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tolsia High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tolsia High School a charter school?
No, Tolsia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tolsia High School a Title I school?
No, Tolsia High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.1%
- Phone
- (304) 648-5566
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 25514)
- 3,841
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 25514; 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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