Tolsia High School is a high school serving rural southern Wayne County, West Virginia. It has a mailing address of Fort Gay, but is actually located along U.S. 52 near Glenhayes, which is known as the "Tolsia Highway" in that area. The school was founded in 1988 as a consolidation of Fort Gay and Crum high schools.
Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Tolsia 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 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tolsia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tolsia High School's student population of 345 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Tolsia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tolsia High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tolsia High School's ranking?
Tolsia High School is ranked #435 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Tolsia High School often compared to?
Tolsia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne High School, Spring Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tolsia High School?
The graduation rate of Tolsia High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Tolsia High School?
345 students attend Tolsia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tolsia High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tolsia High School?
Tolsia High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tolsia High School offer ?
Tolsia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tolsia High School part of?
Tolsia High School is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
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