Schools in Zip Code 25260

Zip code 25260, serving the Mason, West Virginia area, contains just one school: Wahama Junior/Senior High School, a combined secondary institution for grades 7 through 12 with 397 students.

Wahama Junior/Senior High School stands out for its exceptional 98.6% graduation rate, well above the state average of 92.8%. The school also shows a remarkable year-over-year improvement, jumping from the 17th percentile to the 47th percentile in state rankings. Academically, the school's strongest area is English Language Arts, where overall proficiency (49%) slightly exceeds the state average (47.6%), with 7th graders particularly excelling at 57.4% proficiency—more than 11 points above both district and state averages. However, mathematics is a clear weakness, with only 25.7% of students proficient compared to the state's 39.4%, a gap that persists across all grade levels. Science performance is also concerning at 20.3% proficiency, with just 14.3% of 11th graders demonstrating proficiency.

A notable pattern emerges in the grade-level data: 7th graders significantly outperform 8th and 11th graders across all subjects, suggesting either a particularly strong cohort or a challenging transition to upper-grade curriculum. The school generally outperforms its district, Mason County Schools, in most metrics, though the district itself ranks in the bottom half of West Virginia. With roughly 66 students per grade, this small school environment likely contributes to its high graduation rate, though it also means proficiency percentages can fluctuate significantly year to year. For parents, this school offers a strong graduation guarantee and solid ELA instruction, but prospective families should be aware of the math and science challenges that may require additional support at home.