Top Rankings
Tucker County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 918 students in Tucker County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Tucker County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
682 Schools
# Students
918 Students
242,065 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
18,080 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tucker County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
91%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.8%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.23
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,265 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,950 is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$4,251 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$4,144 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,265
$17,559
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,950
$17,118
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tucker County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tucker County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Mountain Lion Way
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-2651
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-2651
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 Second Street
Thomas, WV 26292
(304) 463-4422
Thomas, WV 26292
(304) 463-4422
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Tucker Valley School Rd
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-3606
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tucker County Schools?
Tucker County Schools manages 3 public schools serving 918 students.
What is the rank of Tucker County Schools?
Tucker County Schools is ranked #39 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tucker County Schools?
97% of Tucker County Schools students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tucker County Schools?
Tucker County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Tucker County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,950 is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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