Mingo Central Comprehensive High School

4000 King Coal Highway
Delbarton, WV 25670
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 618 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 10-14% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). 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 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School's student population of 618 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2011

School Rankings

Mingo Central Comprehensive High 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 Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#521 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
32%
35-39%
41%
15-19%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
85-89%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Miner
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is ranked #521 out of 627 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?
618 students attend Mingo Central Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mingo Central Comprehensive High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, which is lower 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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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