Pendleton County Schools

The Pendleton County Schools district in West Virginia consists of 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 combined middle/high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with Brandywine Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while Pendleton County Middle/High School struggles to keep up with state and district averages.

Brandywine Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and showing exceptional academic performance, with a large majority of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments. In contrast, Pendleton County Middle/High School appears to be a lower-performing school, ranking in the bottom half of West Virginia high schools and receiving only 1 or 3 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are below the state and district averages.

The data also reveals varying levels of racial diversity across the schools, with Brandywine Elementary having the most diverse student population and Franklin Elementary and North Fork Elementary having a higher concentration of White students. This suggests potential equity concerns within the district, and the strong performance of Brandywine Elementary highlights the importance of early intervention and a focus on foundational skills for student success.