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#431 of 635 schools in WV
Wirt County High School
High School · Wirt County Schools · Elizabeth, WV
A high school in Elizabeth, WV where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 219, Elizabeth, WV 26143
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wirt County High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
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↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,588
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$577/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Wirt County Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wirt County High School is listed in WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wirt County High School
Wirt County High School is a public high school in Elizabeth, WV, part of Wirt County Schools, serving approximately 286 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wirt County High School
What grades does Wirt County High School serve?
Wirt County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wirt County High School?
Wirt County High School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wirt County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wirt County High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wirt County High School rank in WV?
Wirt County High School ranks #431 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Wirt County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wirt County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Wirt County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wirt County High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wirt County High School a charter school?
No, Wirt County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wirt County High School a Title I school?
No, Wirt County High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wirt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (304) 275-4241
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 26143)
- 3,326
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 26143; 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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