Best Public Schools in Paw Paw, WV

Summary:

The city of Paw Paw, West Virginia, is home to two schools: Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw High School. Both schools are underperforming compared to the Morgan County Schools and West Virginia state averages on various academic measures, with no clear standout schools in the area.

Paw Paw Elementary School has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, falling from 120th out of 375 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 323rd out of 368 in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages. Similarly, Paw Paw High School has consistently ranked in the lower half of West Virginia high schools, with proficiency rates that are below the district and state averages.

The racial makeup of the schools, with a majority White student population, may suggest potential equity issues that could be further investigated. Additionally, the relatively high spending per student at both schools, coupled with the underperformance, raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for a deeper analysis of how funds are being utilized. The small enrollment numbers at both the elementary and high school levels may also present unique challenges and opportunities that could be explored further.

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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 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paw Paw Elementary School	Public	K-6	60 Pirate Cir	Paw Paw	25434	Morgan County	Morgan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 947-7425	79	9	8.7		66 (83.5%)	1 (1.3%)	7 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	21	323^rd of 368 public elementary schools	12.2%		40.8	229^th of 368 public elementary schools	37.8%	94	40.0	16.2	45.5			20.0	32.4	27.3			19.1		$15,265	$2,178	$13,087
Paw Paw High School	Public	7-12	60 Pirate Cir	Paw Paw	25434	Morgan County	Morgan County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 947-7425	77	10	7.9		65 (84.4%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.4%)	40.7	66^th of 112 public high schools	41.1%		44.9	61^st of 112 public high schools	45.5%	5				40.0	19.1				20.0	47.9		9.6	$15,564	$737	$14,828

Cities Near Paw Paw

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Slanesville	7.93 mi	2	103^rd
Capon Bridge	11.39 mi	2	58^th
Springfield	13.45 mi	1	271^st
Berkeley Springs	15.03 mi	4	105^th
Augusta	15.61 mi	3	222^nd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.