Serving 31 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pickens Elementary/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 ≤20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickens Elementary/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pickens Elementary/high School's student population of 31 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pickens Elementary/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickens Elementary/high School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickens Elementary/high School's ranking?
Pickens Elementary/high School is ranked #526 out of 629 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Pickens Elementary/high School?
31 students attend Pickens Elementary/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pickens Elementary/high School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickens Elementary/high School?
Pickens Elementary/high School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pickens Elementary/high School offer ?
Pickens Elementary/high School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickens Elementary/high School part of?
Pickens Elementary/high School is part of Randolph County Schools School District.
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