Whitesville School, also known as Sherman District Junior High School, Whitesville Junior High School, and Whitesville Elementary School, is a historic school building located at Whitesville, Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, and is a two-story, blonde brick Art Deco style building.
Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitesville Elementary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitesville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitesville Elementary School's student population of 103 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitesville Elementary 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 Whitesville Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#609 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
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 Whitesville Elementary School's ranking?
Whitesville Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Whitesville Elementary School?
103 students attend Whitesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Whitesville Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitesville Elementary School?
Whitesville Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitesville Elementary School offer ?
Whitesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitesville Elementary School part of?
Whitesville Elementary School is part of Boone County Schools School District.
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