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Hillsboro Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Hillsboro Elementary School is a small, rural school in Hillsboro, WV, serving just 81 students in grades PK-5 within the scenic Seneca Trail area of the Pocahontas County Schools district.

This school is a true success story. After earning just a 2-star rating in 2017-2018, Hillsboro Elementary has climbed to a 5-star rating, now ranking in the top 8% of all elementary schools in West Virginia. The academic results are remarkable. In math, 67.7% of students are proficient, compared to just 39.4% statewide. In English Language Arts, the school hits 67.7% proficiency versus the state's 47.6%, and in 5th grade science, an impressive 72.7% of students are proficient—more than double the state average of 34.6%. The school's 4th grade ELA scores are especially noteworthy at 80% proficiency, a full 30 points above the state average. With a student-to-teacher ratio of just 7.5:1 and per-student spending of about $15,936, the school provides an intimate, well-resourced learning environment.

The contrast with nearby schools makes Hillsboro's achievements even clearer. Just 8.5 miles away, Marlinton Elementary School—in the same district—posts significantly lower scores in math (53.1%), ELA (51.0%), and science (39.4%). The gap is even wider when compared to Cherry River Elementary School, where math proficiency is just 32.4% and ELA is only 22.5%. Frankford Elementary also trails Hillsboro in every subject. While the school's small size means individual cohorts can cause year-to-year fluctuations, the consistent, dramatic improvement over the past seven years suggests genuine, sustained educational effectiveness. For parents seeking a school where students thrive academically in a close-knit setting, Hillsboro Elementary is an outstanding choice.

Students ?

7.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,389

Per pupil spending ?

50.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946-8711

(304) 653-4221

District: Pocahontas County Schools

Students who attend Hillsboro Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marlinton Middle School
High:	Pocahontas County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

African American:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (68% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of West Virginia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg47%

West Virginia avg44%

30^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Pocahontas County Schools

10^th of 55Pocahontas County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	30 of 355	91.5%	★★★★★
2025	89.0	20 of 355	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	81.8	45 of 368	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	59.9	129 of 368	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.2	59 of 375	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	57 of 380	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	56.0	151 of 383	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.3	271 of 392	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.8	212 of 399	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	66.9	99 of 402	75.4%	★★★★☆
2015	75.8	52 of 408	87.3%	★★★★☆
2014	71.4	68 of 422	83.9%	★★★★☆
2013	31.9	335 of 428	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	51.3	191 of 426	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	17.2	408 of 426	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	27.7	367 of 427	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	38.6	296 of 420	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	45.1	213 of 366	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.8	243 of 381	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	33.2	282 of 368	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	53.4	164 of 382	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	24.2	318 of 364	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	55.7	162 of 382	57.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	43.1	207 of 377	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.8	43 of 353	87.8%	★★★★☆
2025	90.2	18 of 353	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	79.4	51 of 367	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	58.0	130 of 366	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.5	62 of 373	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	60 of 376	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	50.0	174 of 373	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.5	267 of 374	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	47.5	206 of 382	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)88th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2017)45th percentile~ school

Female (2018)42nd percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)23rd percentile-7 vs school

Male (2018)13th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Science73%+38 vs state

Mathematics68%+28 vs state

English Language Arts68%+20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7724 Seneca Trl	Hillsboro	24946	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 653-4221	81	11	7.5	50.6%	77 (95.1%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.3	30^th of 355 public elementary schools	91.5%		89	20^th of 355 public elementary schools	94.4%	10	70.0	60.0	72.7	67.7	60.0	80.0	63.6	67.7	72.7	$18,389	$1,467	$16,922
Marlinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	926 5th Ave	Marlinton	24954	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 799-6551	209	18	11.8	64.9%	204 (97.6%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.5	129^th of 355 public elementary schools	63.7%		57.6	138^th of 355 public elementary schools	61.1%	9	58.3	55.6	45.5	53.1	44.4	59.3	51.5	51.0	39.4	$12,542	$1,259	$11,283
Frankford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21692 Seneca Trail North	Frankford	24938	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 497-2921	217	18	11.7	50.5%	201 (92.6%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	52.4	167^th of 355 public elementary schools	53.0%		70.9	78^th of 355 public elementary schools	78.0%	89	63.3	50.0	36.4	49.5	56.7	43.8	57.6	52.6	30.3	$15,047	$2,287	$12,760
Cherry River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	190 Riverside Dr	Richwood	26261	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 846-6646	152	12	12.6	61.2%	146 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	14.9	340^th of 355 public elementary schools	4.2%		36.7	236^th of 355 public elementary schools	33.5%	104	13.3	60.9	21.2	32.4	6.7	34.8	21.2	22.5	9.1	$12,660	$3,412	$9,248

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsboro Elementary School

How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 81 students attended Hillsboro Elementary School.

What district is Hillsboro Elementary School in?

Pocahontas County Schools

Is Hillsboro Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Hillsboro Elementary School ranks in the top 8.5% of West Virginia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Hillsboro Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hillsboro Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marlinton Middle School
High : Pocahontas County High School

What is the racial makeup of Hillsboro Elementary School?

Students at Hillsboro Elementary School are 95% White, 5% African American.

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