South Harrison High School
South Harrison High School serves 356 students in grades 9-12.
South Harrison High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
South Harrison High School's student population of 356 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Harrison High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Harrison High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #404 out of 644 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 97% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.19 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Harrison High School is Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park (4.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Harrison Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lost Creek South Harrison Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 279 students10
0.0 miles
3003 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7460 0 6-8 279 - Lost Creek Lost Creek Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 186 students10
0.9 miles
128 College St
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040 0.9 PK-5 186 - West Milford West Milford Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 455 students10
4.0 miles
182 School St
West Milford, WV 26451
(304) 326-7030 4 PK-5 455 - Clarksburg Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park Alternative School
Reading: <50% Grades: 6-12
4.4 miles
591 Pressley Ridge Road
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 363-3406 4.4 6-12 n/a - Clarksburg Norwood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 353 students10
5.5 miles
208 Kidd Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050 5.5 PK-5 353
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