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 349 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tolsia High School serves the southwest part of Fort Gay, WV, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 160.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 21.7 miles away.
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tolsia High School's student population of 349 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Rankings
Tolsia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 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 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
4%
White
98%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tolsia High School's ranking?
Tolsia High School is ranked #434 out of 617 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Tolsia High School?
349 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 Black, 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 11:1, 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.
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