Moorefield High School is a high school located in Hardy County, West Virginia. It is one of two high schools located within Hardy County, the other being East Hardy High School. Moorefield High School was built in the late 1930s.
Serving 480 students in grades 9-12, Moorefield 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 15-19% (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 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moorefield High School serves the west part of its school district in Moorefield, WV, covering an area of approximately 326.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 21.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moorefield High School's student population of 480 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Whatever it takes to BEE YOUR BEST!
School Rankings
Moorefield 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 Moorefield High School is 0.33, which is more 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
#511 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moorefield High School's ranking?
Moorefield High School is ranked #511 out of 617 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?
15-19% 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 Moorefield High School?
The graduation rate of Moorefield High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Moorefield High School?
480 students attend Moorefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Moorefield High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moorefield High School?
Moorefield High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moorefield High School offer ?
Moorefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moorefield High School part of?
Moorefield High School is part of Hardy County Schools.
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