Williamstown High School
Tel:
(304)375-6151
- Williamstown High School serves 616 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Williamstown High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Williamstown High School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Williamstown High School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Williamstown High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Williamstown High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | #169 out of 644 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 98% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.19 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wood County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Williamstown High School is Marietta High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marietta Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Williamstown Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Williamstown Williamstown Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 573 students
0.2 miles
418 Williams Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304)375-7675 0.2 PK-6 573 - Marietta Harmar Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 250 students
0.7 miles
100 Fort Sq
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-6510 0.7 K-5 250 - Marietta Phillips Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 363 students
1.2 miles
300 Pike St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-6514 1.2 K-5 363 - Marietta Marietta Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 611 students
1.4 miles
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-6530 1.4 6-8 611 - Marietta Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 309 students
1.6 miles
401 Washington St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-6520 1.6 K-5 309
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