Frankfort High School is a public high school in Ridgeley, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Mineral County Schools district.
Serving 476 students in grades 9-12, Frankfort High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frankfort High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Frankfort High School's student population of 476 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Silver, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Frankfort High School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frankfort High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankfort High School's ranking?
Frankfort High School is ranked #210 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Frankfort High School often compared to?
Frankfort High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keyser High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frankfort High School?
The graduation rate of Frankfort High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Frankfort High School?
476 students attend Frankfort High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Frankfort High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frankfort High School offer ?
Frankfort High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frankfort High School part of?
Frankfort High School is part of Mineral County Schools School District.
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