Williamson High School (Closed 2012)

Williamson High School serves 176 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(10-11)
30-39%
44%
(10-11)
30-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
13%
4%
White
87%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.23
(10-11)
70-79%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamson High School?
The graduation rate of Williamson High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 78%.
How many students attend Williamson High School?
176 students attend Williamson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Williamson High School students are White, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamson High School?
Williamson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williamson High School offer ?
Williamson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Williamson High School part of?
Williamson High School is part of Mingo County Schools School District.

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