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Mingo Central Comprehensive High School

1000 King Coal Highway, Delbarton, WV 25670 · (304) 426-6603 · Mingo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL624 STUDENTS
Enrollment
624
High
DISTRICT 470 · STATE 640
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
167
Grade 10
158
Grade 11
149
Grade 12
150
Student demographics
White
58393%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
71%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Black
132%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
203%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
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
34054%
Female
28446%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
32.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
12.0%
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
624
-123 (-16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 14.4:1
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mingo Central Comprehensive High School

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School operates as a mid-sized 9-12 campus in Delbarton, West Virginia, overseen by Mingo County Schools. Current enrollment sits at 624 students spanning grades 9 through 12.

Within Mingo County Schools, which oversees 9 schools and 3,473 students, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School shows that nearly all students (93%) are White. The remainder consists of 3% multiracial, 2% Black. Compared to Mingo County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.6:1. The state averages about 13.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Mingo County indicate the typical household earns roughly $38,119 per year, 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 27%. Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is one of 10 public schools in Mingo County (combined enrollment of about 3,473 students).

Matewan Pk8 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 3.9 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 5 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Mingo Central Comprehensive High School operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School has ticked down 16%, going from 747 students in 2018 to 624 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Mingo County at a glance

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Population
22,542
Census ACS
Median income
$38,119
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
10%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
27%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,473 students

Quick facts

School name
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
District
Mingo County Schools
Address
1000 King Coal Highway, Delbarton, WV 25670
Phone
(304) 426-6603
County
Mingo County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
624
Teachers (FTE)
46
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
540090001485
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Mingo County Schools
Other schools in Delbarton
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
How large is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School enrolls approximately 624 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Mingo Central Comprehensive High School serve?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School.
How diverse is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School reports a student body of 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Mingo Central Comprehensive High School?
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is overseen by Mingo County Schools in Mingo County.
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