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Sherman Junior High School

9846 Coal River Road, Seth, WV 25181 · (304) 837-3694 · Boone County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL213 STUDENTS
Enrollment
213
Middle
DISTRICT 306 · STATE 429
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
68
Grade 7
70
Grade 8
75
Student demographics
White
212100%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 87%
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
11654%
Female
9746%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
41.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
24.0%
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
213
-77 (-27%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 17.1:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sherman Junior High School

Sherman Junior High School operates as a compact 6-8 campus in Seth, West Virginia, operated by Boone County Schools. Current enrollment sits at 213 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 50% below the state mean of about 429.

Within Boone County Schools, which oversees 12 schools and 3,048 students, Sherman Junior High School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Sherman Junior High School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (100%). Compared to Boone County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, Sherman Junior High School reports 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.2:1. The state averages around 13.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, census data for Boone County shows median household income runs about $57,093, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. Across Boone County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,048 students), Sherman Junior High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Sherman High School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Sherman Junior High School's enrollment has declined 27% since 2018, when it stood at 290 (now 213). Class-load math has narrowed: from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 12.2:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for Sherman Junior High School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Boone County at a glance

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Population
21,026
Census ACS
Median income
$57,093
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,048 students

Quick facts

School name
Sherman Junior High School
District
Boone County Schools
Address
9846 Coal River Road, Seth, WV 25181
Phone
(304) 837-3694
County
Boone County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
213
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
540009001325
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Sherman Junior High School
How large is Sherman Junior High School?
Sherman Junior High School enrolls approximately 213 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Sherman Junior High School serve?
Sherman Junior High School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherman Junior High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sherman Junior High School is approximately 12.2:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Sherman Junior High School?
Student demographics at Sherman Junior High School are roughly 100% White.
Is Sherman Junior High School public or private?
Sherman Junior High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Boone County Schools.
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