Long Drain School

Rt 1 Box 108-a
Metz, WV 26585
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Long Drain School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Long Drain School's student population of 167 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Long Drain School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Drain School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#415 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Long Drain School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Long Drain School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Long Drain School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Long Drain School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
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White
100%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Long Drain School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Long Drain School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Long Drain School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Long Drain School's ranking?
Long Drain School is ranked #415 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Long Drain School?
167 students attend Long Drain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Long Drain School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Drain School?
Long Drain School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Long Drain School offer ?
Long Drain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Drain School part of?
Long Drain School is part of Wetzel County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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