Summary:
The 26155 zip code area is home to two schools - New Martinsville School, an elementary/middle school, and Magnolia High School. While both schools serve the same geographic area, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance and overall quality.
New Martinsville School stands out as the stronger performer, with consistently improving test scores and statewide rankings. The school outperforms the Wetzel County Schools district and the state of West Virginia averages in Math and English Language Arts proficiency across most grade levels. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 11.1 is favorable compared to the high school in the area.
In contrast, Magnolia High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 36th out of 112 high schools in 2021-2022 to 60th out of 112 in 2022-2023. The high school lags behind the state averages in Math, English, and Science proficiency for 11th grade. While both schools have a majority white student population, the lack of racial diversity may be an area for the district to explore and address.
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