Summary:
The 26155 zip code area is home to two public schools - New Martinsville School, an elementary/middle school serving grades PK-8, and Magnolia High School, a high school serving grades 9-12. These schools, part of the Wetzel County Schools district, have demonstrated a mix of strong and average academic performance based on their statewide rankings, test scores, and other key metrics.
New Martinsville School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top half of West Virginia elementary schools and outpacing the district and state averages in math and English language arts proficiency, particularly in the lower grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 69.8% of 3rd graders at New Martinsville School were proficient or better in math, compared to 63.2% for Wetzel County and 53% statewide.
While Magnolia High School has a strong 4-year graduation rate of 92.5%, which is notably higher than the district and state averages, its math proficiency for 11th graders is lower than the district and state. However, the school's English language arts proficiency is closer to the state average. Both schools benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic performance and student outcomes.
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