Schools in Zip Code 25844

Zip code 25844, covering the Glen Daniel area of West Virginia, is served by two schools within the Raleigh County Schools district, which is ranked in the top 26% of districts statewide.

For families considering this area, the standout is Trap Hill Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and has climbed to 19th out of 161 middle schools in West Virginia—an impressive jump from 36th the previous year. It outperforms district and state averages in every subject, with particularly strong math proficiency (47.7% vs. 39.4% statewide) and a remarkable 8th grade math score of 53.8%, which is nearly 17 points above the district average. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. In contrast, Liberty High School (grades 9-12) presents a more mixed picture. While it maintains a strong 94% graduation rate and solid ELA proficiency (50.5%), its math proficiency is a concerning 19.8%, and its overall state ranking slipped to 38th out of 105 high schools. The most striking issue is the academic drop-off: students leaving Trap Hill with 47.7% math proficiency arrive at Liberty and see that number fall to 19.8% by 11th grade—a 28-point decline that suggests challenges in the transition to high school or curriculum misalignment.

Notably, there are no elementary schools in this zip code, so younger students are bused to neighboring areas. Both schools share a district that excels in literacy, but the high school lags in math and science. With per-student spending around $12,000 at both schools, the resource allocation question arises: Trap Hill's smaller class sizes and consistent improvement contrast sharply with Liberty's struggles. Families should be encouraged by the middle school's trajectory but should carefully examine the high school's math and science programs before committing.