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Tolsia High School

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Tolsia High School ranks 82 nd of 111 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

82^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 111 West Virginia High Schools

Better than 26% of West Virginia high schools

Summary

Tolsia High School is a public high school located in Fort Gay, West Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Wayne County Schools district, which is ranked 23 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tolsia High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of West Virginia high schools, ranging from 47th to 108th out of over 100 schools in recent years, and its SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 0 to 3 stars out of 5, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. In comparison, the nearby Wayne High School has performed better, ranking in the top half of West Virginia high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating. Tolsia High School's student performance on state assessments is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in mathematics (18.3%), English language arts (43.7%), and science (16.9%) all below the state and district averages. The nearby Tug Valley High School, which is in a different district (Mingo County Schools), has outperformed Tolsia High School on state assessments.

Despite these challenges, Tolsia High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.4% to 92.5% in recent years, which is comparable to the graduation rates of the nearby Wayne High School and Tug Valley High School. The school's performance on state assessments varies significantly across different student subgroups, and the school's performance for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been relatively stronger, with these subgroups ranking in the top half of West Virginia high schools in recent years. The school's declining performance over time and the disparities in subgroup performance suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges.

349

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,630

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Rebel Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514-9677

(304) 648-5566

District: Wayne County Schools

Feeder schools for Tolsia High School:

Elementary:	Crum Pre K-8 School
	Fort Gay Pre K-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Two or more races:

1.4%

African American:

0.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 61st percentile in 2017 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the West Virginia average (26% vs 34% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 61st-percentile peak (2017) to 26th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg31%

West Virginia avg34%

82^nd of 111

West Virginia public high schools ?

Bottom 26%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 20% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Wayne County Schools

23^rd of 55Wayne 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
2025	29.1	82 of 111	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.5	81 of 112	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.1	77 of 112	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.2	77 of 112	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	10.8	108 of 113	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.1	91 of 114	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.2	62 of 115	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	58.6	47 of 122	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	23.4	104 of 119	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	27.5	94 of 117	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.3	91 of 115	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.3	87 of 114	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.0	78 of 113	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.8	82 of 113	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	33.3	84 of 112	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	11.9	108 of 111	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	99.5	1 of 82	98.8%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	59.7	28 of 91	69.2%	★★★★☆
2021	48.8	35 of 84	58.3%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	26.7	36 of 38	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	60 of 107	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.0	87 of 110	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.9	93 of 108	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.0	101 of 108	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	19.3	95 of 110	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.3	83 of 109	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	63.5	28 of 111	74.8%	★★★★☆
2017	61.7	43 of 119	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	14.8	56 of 59	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	46 of 109	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.4	45 of 110	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	38 of 107	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.8	21 of 109	80.7%	★★★★☆
2021	14.9	103 of 111	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	64.2	33 of 112	70.5%	★★★★☆
2017	67.8	27 of 121	77.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	16.0	99 of 106	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	37.9	69 of 109	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.5	60 of 108	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.9	43 of 108	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	10.7	104 of 110	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	20.3	94 of 109	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.5	96 of 111	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	50.5	59 of 122	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	42.0	49 of 92	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.4	68 of 85	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.8	81 of 103	21.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	82.7	3 of 118	97.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	84 of 111	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.6	83 of 111	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.1	81 of 112	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.6	80 of 111	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	8.7	110 of 113	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.7	89 of 112	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.3	66 of 113	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	57.0	49 of 122	59.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2017)99th percentile+37 vs school

Disabled (2022)69th percentile+38 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)58th percentile+32 vs school

Special Education (2025)47th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2025)44th percentile+18 vs school

White (2025)24th percentile~ school

Male (2025)7th percentile-20 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)5th percentile-56 vs school

Hispanic (2017)5th percentile-56 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%-11 vs state

Mathematics18%~ state avg

Science17%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)	WV Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tolsia High School	Public	9-12	1 Rebel Dr	Fort Gay	25514	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 648-5566	349	33	10.7		341 (97.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	29.1	82^nd of 111 public high schools	26.1%		28.5	81^st of 112 public high schools	27.7%	1	18.3	43.7	16.9	$12,630	$1,277	$11,353
Tug Valley High School	Public	9-12	50 Panther Blvd	Williamson	25661	Mingo County	Mingo County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 235-2266	315	27	11.6		307 (97.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	60.9	40^th of 111 public high schools	64.0%		76.8	23^rd of 112 public high schools	79.5%	17	17.6	62.2	25.7	$15,079	$1,582	$13,498
Wayne High School	Public	9-12	100 Pioneer Rd	Wayne	25570	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 272-5639	525	46	11.5		512 (97.5%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	56.9	50^th of 111 public high schools	55.0%		15.7	100^th of 112 public high schools	10.7%	50	15.4	53.5	31.8	$11,047	$823	$10,224

Frequently Asked Questions about Tolsia High School

What district is Tolsia High School in?

Wayne County Schools

How many students attend Tolsia High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 349 students attended Tolsia High School.

What schools feed into Tolsia High School?

Tolsia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crum Pre K-8 School
Elementary : Fort Gay Pre K-8

Is Tolsia High School a good school?

Tolsia High School ranks 82^nd of 111 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Tolsia High School?

Students at Tolsia High School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

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