Winfield High School vs. Hurricane High School
Should I attend Winfield High School or Hurricane 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
Winfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Hurricane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 762 students in grades 9-12, Winfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 1,332 students in grades 9-12, Hurricane High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
762 students
1,332 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#62 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
98%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
191
374
Grade 10 Students
201
308
Grade 11 Students
185
287
Grade 12 Students
185
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
93%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%