Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is a public high school serving central and southern Mingo County, West Virginia. It is the consolidated result of high schools in Delbarton, Gilbert, Matewan and Williamson. It was designed by Williamson Shriver Architects, Inc. of Charleston. The school opened in August 2011.
Serving 624 students in grades 9-12, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mingo Central High School serves the southeastern part of Delbarton, WV, covering an attendance area of approximately 270.7 square miles. Families typically drive about 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School's student population of 624 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
624 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
Campus Size
90 acres
Average Class Size
22 students
School Motto
Learners Today. Leaders Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Carolina blue
School Mascot
Miners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is ranked #540 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Mingo Central Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tug Valley High School, Williamson Pk8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?
624 students attend Mingo Central Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mingo Central Comprehensive High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mingo Central Comprehensive High School offer ?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School part of?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is part of Mingo County Schools.
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