Summary:
Zip code 24934, located in the rural community of Dunmore, West Virginia, is served by a single public high school: Pocahontas County High School, which enrolls 276 students in grades 9-12 under the Pocahontas County Schools district.
This school stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, with 31.6% of 11th graders proficient compared to the state average of 20.6%—an 11-point advantage that has improved from the prior year. Science proficiency also edges out the state (24.6% vs. 23.6%). However, English Language Arts is a clear weakness, with only 42.1% proficiency versus the state's 51.2%, a gap that persists despite slight narrowing. The school maintains a favorable 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention, and per-student spending is a robust $15,388. The graduation rate of 91.1% trails the state by 1.7 points, though it matches the district exactly since this is the district's only high school.
In terms of overall ranking, the school has shown positive momentum, climbing from 48th in the state (2024-2025) to 35th (2025-2026) out of roughly 105-112 schools, maintaining a consistent 3-star rating. The district itself earns a 4-star rating and ranks 9th out of 54 West Virginia districts, placing it in the top 17% statewide—a notable achievement for a rural system. For parents, the key takeaway is a school with strong math and science foundations, small class sizes, and a rising reputation, but one where literacy support and graduation rate improvement should be priorities. The small cohort sizes mean year-to-year science scores can fluctuate, but the overall trajectory is encouraging for families seeking a tight-knit, academically competitive environment in a rural setting.
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