Best Public Schools in Hillsboro, WV

Summary:

Hillsboro, West Virginia is home to a single standout elementary school, Hillsboro Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5. This small school of just 75 students consistently outperforms county and state averages on academic assessments, particularly in mathematics. With a low student-teacher ratio of 8.5 to 1 and significant per-student funding of $15,936, Hillsboro Elementary provides a high-quality education for the community.

Hillsboro Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong state assessment scores, with 71.4% of 3rd graders and 54.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 60% and 28.1% in the county, respectively. The school also exceeds county and state averages in English Language Arts and Science. This consistent performance has earned Hillsboro Elementary a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top elementary schools in Pocahontas County Schools.

While Hillsboro Elementary's student population is predominantly white (98.67%), the school's small size and strong academic outcomes make it a standout in the region. The school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest that the district is investing significant resources to support student learning and achievement. Further analysis of the school's practices and community context could provide valuable insights for other schools seeking to emulate Hillsboro Elementary's success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)		WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)		WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7724 Seneca Trl	Hillsboro	24946	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 653-4221	80	10	8.0		76 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.0%)	81.8	45^th of 368 public elementary schools	87.8%		59.9	129^th of 368 public elementary schools	64.9%	84	71.4	54.6	64.3	54.6	45.5	$15,936	$1,892	$14,044

Cities Near Hillsboro

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Buckeye	8.62 mi	1	24^th
Marlinton	10.18 mi	1	92^nd
White Sulphur Springs	13.34 mi	2	188^th
Frankford	16.1 mi	1	37^th
Richwood	17.85 mi	1	228^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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