Paden City High School vs. Magnolia High School
Should I attend Paden City High School or Magnolia 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
Paden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Magnolia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 165 students in grades 7-12, Paden City 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, Magnolia 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
165 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#313 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Grade 7 Students
16
-
Grade 8 Students
26
-
Grade 9 Students
21
96
Grade 10 Students
33
84
Grade 11 Students
39
73
Grade 12 Students
30
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
97%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%