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Doddridge County High School

79 Bulldog Dr, West Union, WV 26456 · (304) 873-2521 · Doddridge County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL355 STUDENTS
Enrollment
355
High
DISTRICT 302 · STATE 640
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
91
Grade 10
94
Grade 11
101
Grade 12
69
Student demographics
White
33995%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20959%
Female
14641%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
42.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
22.0%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
355
+50 (+16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 10.1:1
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Doddridge County High School

As a small secondary school in West Union, West Virginia, Doddridge County High School hosts 355 students from grades 9 through 12, one of the schools within Doddridge County Schools. That puts it 45% leaner than the typical public school in West Virginia, which averages around 640 students.

Doddridge County Schools comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 1,208 students; Doddridge County High School is among them.

Demographically, Doddridge County High School reports that 95% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest consists of 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Doddridge County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Doddridge County High School has 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.8:1 average.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Doddridge County shows median household earnings sit near $57,401, about 14% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Doddridge County High School is one of 4 public schools in Doddridge County (combined enrollment of about 1,208 students).

The closest other public school is Doddridge County Early Learning Academy, roughly 1.2 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Five-year trend. Doddridge County High School's enrollment has grew 16% since 2018, when it stood at 305 (now 355).

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Doddridge County at a glance

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Population
7,711
Census ACS
Median income
$57,401
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,208 students

Quick facts

School name
Doddridge County High School
District
Doddridge County Schools
Address
79 Bulldog Dr, West Union, WV 26456
Phone
(304) 873-2521
County
Doddridge County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
355
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
540027000159
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Doddridge County Schools
Other schools in West Union
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Frequently asked questions

About Doddridge County High School
What is the total enrollment at Doddridge County High School?
Doddridge County High School enrolls approximately 355 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Doddridge County High School serve?
Doddridge County High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Doddridge County High School?
Approximately 10.4:1 students per teacher at Doddridge County High School.
What is the student diversity at Doddridge County High School?
Student demographics at Doddridge County High School are roughly 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Doddridge County High School public or private?
Doddridge County High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Doddridge County Schools.
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