Richwood High School vs. Nicholas County High School
Should you attend Richwood High School or Nicholas County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Nicholas County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades 9-12, Richwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 697 students in grades 9-12, Nicholas County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
322 students
697 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#309 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
67
174
Grade 10 Students
77
183
Grade 11 Students
92
185
Grade 12 Students
86
155
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
1%
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% White
98%
97%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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1%
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Diversity Score
0.04
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
