Doddridge County High School in WV (2024)

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  1. Academics

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  2. Diversity

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  3. Teachers

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  4. College Prep

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  5. Clubs & Activities

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  6. Administration

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  7. Sports

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  8. Food

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  9. Resources & Facilities

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Doddridge County High School is a public school located in WEST UNION, WV. It has 327 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. According to state test scores, 27% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.

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(304) 873-2521

79 BULLDOG DR
WEST UNION, WV 26456

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About Doddridge County High School...

  • AP Offered
  • High School
School District
Doddridge County Schools
  • West Virginia

Doddridge County High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

57%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

27%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

95%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1070

72

responses

Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

AP Enrollment

16%

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Popular Colleges

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    Fairmont State University

    76 Students

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    West Virginia University

    54 Students

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    Marshall University

    34 Students

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    West Liberty University

    28 Students

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    Glenville State University

    27 Students

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    West Virginia State University

    26 Students

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    23 Students

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    West Virginia Wesleyan College

    23 Students

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    15 Students

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    University of Charleston

    13 Students

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Living in the Area

Doddridge County

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

  1. Cost of Living

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  2. Good for Families

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  3. Housing

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Median Household Income

$56,587

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$556

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$147,300

National

$281,900

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Culture & Safety

Poll

50%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses

Poll

50%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on

26 responses

  • Spring fling

    23%

  • Pep rallies

    19%

  • Talent shows

    19%

  • Spirit week

    15%

  • Sporting events

    15%

  • Homecoming

    4%

  • Pep rallies

    4%

Students

Diversity

gradeC+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

327

Free or Reduced Lunch

42%

86%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses

86%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses

86%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

10:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

Average salary for all teachers within the district.

$61,102

Teachers in First/Second Year

9.1%

56%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.9 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities

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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

Expenses Per Student

$19,388/ year

National

$12,239

43%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses

57%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses

43%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses

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Doddridge County High School in WV (2024)

FAQs

How many schools are in Doddridge County, WV? ›

Doddridge County Schools contains 4 schools and 1,082 students.

What's the biggest high school in WV? ›

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What is the most diverse high school in West Virginia? ›

Capital High School

#1 Most Diverse Public High Schools in West Virginia.

What is the largest school district in WV? ›

About Kanawha County Schools

Kanawha County Schools (KCS) is the largest school system in West Virginia.

What is Doddridge County WV known for? ›

The city is the trade center for a region in western West Virginia, and is closely allied to the production of oil, gas, and glass. The county is located on the Allegheny Plateau and contains farmland for fruit, livestock, corn, and potatoes. Natural gas, oil wells, coal, and timber are also a part of the economy.

What county has the best schools in West Virginia? ›

Monongalia County School District serves just over 11,000 students in the northeastern part of the state. This school district is at the top of Stacker and Niche.com's list of the best schools in West Virginia. The state's 2023 Teacher of the Year came from the county.

What was the first black school in WV? ›

Sumner School, the first school for Black children in West Virginia, a self-help effort, opened in Parkersburg in 1862. After 1865, education for West Virginia's Black citizens was undertaken wherever there were enough students.

What is the least diverse city in West Virginia? ›

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A new study has ranked every city in the U.S. based on how diverse they are; many West Virginia cities trend toward the bottom of this list, and Clarksburg ranks dead last.

What is the most beautiful high school in Virginia? ›

In fact, John Handley High School was recently named the most beautiful high school in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Those accolades continue inside the school where a thrivingly active student body and dedicated staff truly embody the characteristics of what it means to be a Judge.

What is the largest town in West Virginia? ›

Charleston, city, capital of West Virginia, U.S., seat of Kanawha county, and the largest city in the state.

What state has the most schools? ›

The United States had more than 98,000 public schools operating in 2020-21, and California had more than any other state. The United States had 98,609 public schools in operation in 2020-21, according to the latest figures from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the largest high school in the United States? ›

Largest High Schools in the United States – Physical
RankSchoolTotal Student Population
1.Somerset Academy of Las Vegas9,800+
2.Chicago International Character Schools8,300
3.Interior Distance Education of Alaska (Idea)6,939
4.Acero Schools6,600
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