Tygarts Valley Middle/High School is a public secondary school in Mill Creek, West Virginia. Established in 1923, the school serves students in grades 6 through 12.
Serving 396 students in grades 6-12, Tygarts Valley Middle/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 13% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School's student population of 396 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
17 students
School Rankings
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Black
1%
4%
White
99%
87%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tygarts Valley Middle/high School's ranking?
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is ranked #598 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tygarts Valley Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Tygarts Valley Middle/high School?
396 students attend Tygarts Valley Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Tygarts Valley Middle/high School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tygarts Valley Middle/high School?
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tygarts Valley Middle/high School offer ?
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tygarts Valley Middle/high School part of?
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School is part of Randolph County Schools.
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