Pocahontas County Schools

The Pocahontas County Schools district in West Virginia is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole performs well, ranking 14th out of 55 districts in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district is Hillsboro Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in West Virginia, with a 5-star rating and exceptional student performance on state assessments. Marlinton Middle School is also a high performer, ranking 15th out of 168 middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating. While not the top-ranked high school in the district, Pocahontas County High School still performs well, with a 92.5% four-year graduation rate and above-average test scores in math, English, and science compared to the state average.

The schools in the Pocahontas County Schools district generally outperform the state average on standardized assessments, with small class sizes and high spending per student, which may contribute to their strong academic performance. However, the data suggests a need to focus on maintaining and improving high school performance, as the elementary and middle schools tend to outperform the high school on state assessments.