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Pocahontas County High School

Summary:

Pocahontas County High School is a small public high school in Dunmore, West Virginia, serving 278 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pocahontas County Schools district, which is ranked 17 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Pocahontas County High School has seen fluctuating performance, with 11th-grade students performing better than the state average in English Language Arts but underperforming in Mathematics and Science. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 25th to 73rd out of 112-114 high schools in West Virginia. While the school has performed relatively well for female students and those from low-income families, it has struggled with the academic achievement of male students and students with special education needs.

The school faces some unique challenges, including a significant proportion of students from low-income families, with 47.16% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, spending $15,388 per student, which is higher than the state average. These factors suggest the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the diverse needs of the student population and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 271 Warrior Way
       Dunmore, WV  24934-9048

(304) 799-6564

District: Pocahontas County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,388 Help


Feeder schools for Pocahontas County High School:

Elementary:    Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
    Hillsboro Elementary School
    Marlinton Elementary School
Middle:    Marlinton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.6%
African American:
1.0%
Asian:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pocahontas County High School ranks better than 64.3% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pocahontas County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.6%), African American (1%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocahontas County High School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Pocahontas County High School employs 28 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocahontas County High School is $15,388.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pocahontas County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas County High School 40th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Pocahontas County High School in the ranking list.)

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Pocahontas County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas County Schools 17th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pocahontas County High School

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Rank History for all students at Pocahontas County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 57.68 43rd 111 61.3%
2010 48.38 61st 112 45.5%
2011 53.93 48th 113 57.5%
2012 51.43 50th 113 55.8%
2013 53.17 48th 114 57.9%
2014 43.80 61st 115 47.0%
2015 60.54 37th 117 68.4%
2016 49.40 56th 119 52.9%
2017 53.19 55th 122 54.9%
2018 70.63 27th 115 76.5%
2019 54.40 45th 114 60.5%
2021 34.30 73rd 113 35.4%
2022 73.11 25th 112 77.7%
2023 50.29 52nd 112 53.6%
2024 61.98 40th 112 64.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pocahontas County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.20 85th 118 28.0%
2018 17.78 81st 103 21.4%
2023 28.12 64th 89 28.1%
2024 38.96 51st 89 42.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pocahontas County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.74 41st 121 66.1%
2018 71.44 24th 112 78.6%
2021 26.53 84th 111 24.3%
2022 77.37 17th 109 84.4%
2023 71.53 22nd 107 79.4%
2024 53.95 48th 110 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pocahontas County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.52 51st 119 57.1%
2018 51.39 51st 111 54.1%
2019 70.77 26th 109 76.1%
2021 28.97 78th 110 29.1%
2022 76.24 22nd 108 79.6%
2023 50.47 45th 108 58.3%
2024 80.30 19th 110 82.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pocahontas County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.85 67th 84 20.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pocahontas County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.52 53rd 122 56.6%
2018 87.59 13th 111 88.3%
2019 41.39 67th 109 38.5%
2021 40.38 63rd 110 42.7%
2022 60.21 37th 108 65.7%
2023 47.34 48th 108 55.6%
2024 32.42 79th 109 27.5%
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Rank History for White students at Pocahontas County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.34 59th 122 51.6%
2018 69.07 32nd 113 71.7%
2019 52.75 47th 112 58.0%
2021 32.93 70th 113 38.1%
2022 70.69 29th 111 73.9%
2023 50.26 51st 112 54.5%
2024 60.31 44th 111 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pocahontas County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 454 454
1990 433 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 424 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 446 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 482 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 496 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 489 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 489 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 440 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 437 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 427 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 416 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 406 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2002 403 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2003 403 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2004 397 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 434 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 421 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2007 380 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 351 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 343 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2010 352 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 354
2011 354 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 357
2012 354 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 359
2013 347 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 350
2014 338 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 340
2015 314 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 315
2016 309 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 310
2017 320 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 324
2018 297 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 299
2019 299 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 302
2020 281 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 282
2021 280 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 282
2022 292 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 295
2023 276 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 278
2024 287 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocahontas County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 454 36.0 12.6 n/a
1990 435 31.6 13.7 31.5
1991 425 30.6 13.8 35.8
1992 447 30.0 14.9 33.6
1993 483 33.5 14.4 33.7
1994 498 33.9 14.7 33.9
1995 491 32.5 15.1 36.9
1996 491 32.5 15.1 36.9
1997 443 33.0 13.4 33.9
1998 441 34.0 13.0 36.1
1999 432 33.0 13.1 50
2000 422 33.7 12.5 49.1
2001 411 28.8 14.3 50.6
2002 405 30.4 13.3 50.1
2003 405 30.4 13.3 50.1
2004 400 30.4 13.2 38.5
2005 437 30.8 14.2 42.8
2006 421 30.3 13.9 44.9
2007 380 31.7 12.0 43.2
2008 352 29.7 11.9 47.7
2009 347 27.2 12.8 48.7
2010 354 27.4 12.9 52
2011 357 27.4 12.9 53.2
2012 359 26.7 13.4 52.1
2013 350 26.7 13.0 53.7
2014 340 28.8 11.7 60.9
2015 315 30.0 10.5 61.6
2016 310 29.0 10.6 62.6
2017 324 28.6 11.3 44.8
2018 299 28.1 10.6 63.2
2019 302 28.1 10.7 45
2020 282 28.5 9.8 48.2
2021 282 29.0 9.7 47.2
2022 295 29.0 10.1 n/a
2023 278 28.7 9.6 n/a
2024 291 28.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pocahontas County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 454 36.0 12.6 n/a
1990 435 31.6 13.7 31.5
1991 425 30.6 13.8 35.8
1992 447 30.0 14.9 33.6
1993 483 33.5 14.4 33.7
1994 498 33.9 14.7 33.9
1995 491 32.5 15.1 36.9
1996 491 32.5 15.1 36.9
1997 443 33.0 13.4 33.9
1998 441 34.0 13.0 36.1
1999 432 33.0 13.1 50
2000 422 33.7 12.5 49.1
2001 411 28.8 14.3 50.6
2002 405 30.4 13.3 50.1
2003 405 30.4 13.3 50.1
2004 400 30.4 13.2 38.5
2005 437 30.8 14.2 42.8
2006 421 30.3 13.9 44.9
2007 380 31.7 12.0 43.2
2008 352 29.7 11.9 47.7
2009 347 27.2 12.8 48.7
2010 354 27.4 12.9 52
2011 357 27.4 12.9 53.2
2012 359 26.7 13.4 52.1
2013 350 26.7 13.0 53.7
2014 340 28.8 11.7 60.9
2015 315 30.0 10.5 61.6
2016 310 29.0 10.6 62.6
2017 324 28.6 11.3 44.8
2018 299 28.1 10.6 63.2
2019 302 28.1 10.7 45
2020 282 28.5 9.8 48.2
2021 282 29.0 9.7 47.2
2022 295 29.0 10.1 n/a
2023 278 28.7 9.6 n/a
2024 291 28.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocahontas County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,236 (8.0%) $14,152 (92.0%) $15,388

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocahontas County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 114 High schoolsRanks 52nd of 112 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas County High School)36.930.5
 6.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas County Schools)36.930.5
 6.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas County High School)44.633.9
 10.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas County Schools)44.633.9
 10.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (Pocahontas County High School)24.625.4
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (Pocahontas County Schools)24.625.4
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (West Virginia)29.227.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students302278
 7.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White299276
 7.7%
Two or More Races10
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pocahontas County High School

Pocahontas County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
Elementary : Hillsboro Elementary School
Elementary : Marlinton Elementary School
Middle : Marlinton Middle School

Students at Pocahontas County High School are 99% White, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Pocahontas County High School.

Pocahontas County High School ranks 40th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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