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 71 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 34%). 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Paw Paw High School serves the western part of its school district in Paw Paw, WV, covering an area of approximately 30.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paw Paw High School's student population of 71 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw High School is 0.31, 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
#560 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
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%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
82%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
91%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paw Paw High School's ranking?
Paw Paw High School is ranked #560 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
71 students attend Paw Paw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Paw Paw High School students are White, 13% 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.
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