Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, West Virginia serves grades 7 through 12 with approximately 100 students enrolled and over 20 faculty members. It is one of the two high schools in Morgan County along with Berkeley Springs High School in Berkeley Springs.
Serving 77 students in grades 7-12, Paw Paw 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 11-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paw Paw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paw Paw High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw High School is 0.27, which is more 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
#562 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
85%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paw Paw High School's ranking?
Paw Paw High School is ranked #562 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paw Paw High School?
The graduation rate of Paw Paw High School is 50%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Paw Paw High School?
77 students attend Paw Paw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Paw Paw High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paw Paw High School?
Paw Paw High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paw Paw High School offer ?
Paw Paw High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paw Paw High School part of?
Paw Paw High School is part of Morgan County Schools School District.
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