Williamstown High School vs. Parkersburg South High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Williamstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 676 students in grades 6-12, Williamstown High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 1,373 students in grades 9-12, Parkersburg South 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 27% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
676 students
1,373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
84 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#253 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
102
-
Grade 7 Students
95
-
Grade 8 Students
100
-
Grade 9 Students
107
353
Grade 10 Students
88
354
Grade 11 Students
96
346
Grade 12 Students
88
320
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
96%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%