Philip Barbour High School is the sole public high school serving Barbour County, West Virginia. The school is named, as is the county it serves, for Philip P. Barbour, a former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Serving 520 students in grades 9-12, Philip Barbour High School Complex 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 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Philip Barbour High School Complex serves the entire district of Philippi, WV, encompassing approximately 342.9 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Philip Barbour High School Complex's student population of 520 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Philip Barbour High School Complex 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 Philip Barbour High School Complex is 0.10, 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
#376 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philip Barbour High School Complex's ranking?
Philip Barbour High School Complex is ranked #376 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philip Barbour High School Complex?
The graduation rate of Philip Barbour High School Complex is 90-94%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Philip Barbour High School Complex?
520 students attend Philip Barbour High School Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Philip Barbour High School Complex students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philip Barbour High School Complex?
Philip Barbour High School Complex has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philip Barbour High School Complex offer ?
Philip Barbour High School Complex offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Philip Barbour High School Complex part of?
Philip Barbour High School Complex is part of Barbour County Schools.
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