79 Bulldog Drive
West Union, WV 26456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (304) 873-2521
Serving 321 students in grades 9-12,Doddridge County High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doddridge County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Doddridge County High School's student population of 321 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doddridge County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doddridge County High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (WV)
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.10
0.21
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Doddridge County Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doddridge County High School's ranking?
Doddridge County High School is ranked #189 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doddridge County High School?
The graduation rate of Doddridge County High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Doddridge County High School?
321 students attend Doddridge County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Doddridge County High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doddridge County High School?
Doddridge County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Doddridge County High School offer ?
Doddridge County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Doddridge County High School part of?
Doddridge County High School is part of Doddridge County Schools School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Doddridge County High School is Ritchie County High School (15.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Doddridge County Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Doddridge County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: 5-8 | 334 students 0.4 miles 65 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
0.4
5-8
334
Doddridge County Preschool Center
Grades: PK | 72 students 0.4 miles 2945 Smithton Road
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3955
0.4
PK
72
Doddridge County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: K-4 | 355 students 0.5 miles 182 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3294
0.5
K-4
355
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Grades: PK-5 | 199 students 10.5 miles 273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
10.5
PK-5
199
Creed Collins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-4 | 215 students 10.6 miles 512 Collins Avenue
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
10.6
PK-4
215
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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