Wirt County High School is a secondary school located in Elizabeth, West Virginia, United States, that serves grades nine through twelve. It is in Wirt County, West Virginia.
Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Wirt County 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 10-14% (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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wirt County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Elizabeth, WV, encompassing approximately 234.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 9.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wirt County High School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wirt County 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 Wirt County High School is 0.06, 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
#423 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
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 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
TBA
School Mascot
Tba
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wirt County High School's ranking?
Wirt County High School is ranked #423 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?
10-14% 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 Wirt County High School?
The graduation rate of Wirt County High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 92.6%.
How many students attend Wirt County High School?
275 students attend Wirt County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wirt County High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wirt County High School?
Wirt County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wirt County High School offer ?
Wirt County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wirt County High School part of?
Wirt County High School is part of Wirt County Schools.
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