Martinsburg High School vs. Hedgesville High School
Should I attend Martinsburg High School or Hedgesville High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Martinsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Hedgesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,491 students in grades 9-12, Martinsburg 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 17% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,347 students in grades 9-12, Hedgesville High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,491 students
1,347 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#217 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
90%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
461
459
Grade 10 Students
393
358
Grade 11 Students
322
273
Grade 12 Students
315
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
19%
9%
% White
60%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
