Tygarts Valley Middle/High School

Tygarts Valley Middle/High School is a public school located in Mill Creek, West Virginia, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 401 students. The school is part of the Randolph County Schools district, which is ranked 55 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tygarts Valley Middle/High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in West Virginia, with rankings between 95 and 112 out of over 100 schools in the state over the past decade. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, English language arts, and science. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who consistently rank in the bottom 10% of West Virginia high schools. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.5% to 96.3% over the past few years, though still slightly below the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Elkins High School, which is also part of the Randolph County Schools district, consistently outperforms Tygarts Valley Middle/High School on state assessments and has a higher overall ranking. This suggests that the challenges faced by Tygarts Valley Middle/High School may be specific to the school itself, rather than the broader district. Additionally, the school's declining performance over the past decade, from a high of 95 out of 115 schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 112 out of 113 schools in 2020-2021, indicates that more comprehensive improvement efforts may be necessary to address the root causes of the school's struggles and improve outcomes for all students.