Serving 18 students in grades 7-12, Barboursville School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WV
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barboursville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Barboursville School's student population of 18 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barboursville School ranks within the top 20% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barboursville School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 629 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
11%
4%
White
89%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barboursville School's ranking?
Barboursville School is ranked #65 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Barboursville School often compared to?
Barboursville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Board Of Child Care by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Barboursville School?
18 students attend Barboursville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Barboursville School students are White, and 11% of students are Black.
What grades does Barboursville School offer ?
Barboursville School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barboursville School part of?
Barboursville School is part of Wv Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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