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#497 of 635 schools in WV
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
High School · Randolph County Schools · Mill Creek, WV
A Randolph County Schools high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10189 Seneca Trl, Mill Creek, WV 26280
- Math 9% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tygarts Valley Middle/high School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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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Where Tygarts Valley Middle/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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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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
$47,386
Median home value
$141,300
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 740 | Compare → |
| Harman Elementary/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 125 | Compare → |
| Pickens Elementary/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 29 | Compare → |
| Randolph County Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 25 | 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.
Randolph County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is listed in RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is a public high school in Mill Creek, WV, part of Randolph County Schools, serving approximately 401 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
What grades does Tygarts Valley Middle/high School serve?
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Tygarts Valley Middle/high School?
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tygarts Valley Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tygarts Valley Middle/high School rank in WV?
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School ranks #497 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Tygarts Valley Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Tygarts Valley Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tygarts Valley Middle/high School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tygarts Valley Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tygarts Valley Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (304) 335-4575
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 26280)
- 1,384
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 26280; 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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