Summary:
The 25678 zip code area is home to two schools - Mingo Central Comprehensive High School and Matewan Pk8, both part of the Mingo County Schools district. While the elementary/middle school Matewan Pk8 has consistently strong academic performance, the high school Mingo Central Comprehensive High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of West Virginia high schools in recent years.
Matewan Pk8 stands out as the stronger performing school, with higher test scores across grade levels and subject areas compared to district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 73.5% of 3rd graders at Matewan Pk8 were proficient or better in math, compared to 50.4% for the district and 53% statewide. In contrast, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School has low test scores, particularly in math, and has received poor 1-star or no-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
Both schools have relatively high per-student spending, at over $11,600 per student, but this does not seem to be translating into stronger academic outcomes, especially at the high school level. The stark contrast in performance between the elementary/middle school and high school suggests potential issues with the transition and preparation of students as they move from the earlier grades to high school. Targeted interventions and support may be needed to help these schools and students overcome the geographic isolation and economic challenges of the region.
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