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MINGO CENTRAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

4000 KING COAL HWY, DELBARTON, WV 25670MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
635
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$13,594
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 5% vs nat'l
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 22% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 635 students in grades 09–12 in DELBARTON, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,594 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MINGO CENTRAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in DELBARTON, West Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 635 students. The district invests $13,594 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The school's 98% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at MINGO CENTRAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

635
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
53
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution348 male · 287 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Student Composition
95%
White95%
Black3%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540090001485

Academic Outcomes at MINGO CENTRAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25670

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,594Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,594
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,981
Student Support$2,583
Administration$1,631
Operations$2,039
Other$1,359
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,594 spent per student, an estimated $6,022 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
22%
State government
55.0%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal programs
22.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WILLIAMSON PK8BURCH PK8GILBERT PK8MATEWAN PK8
+3 more
↓
High School
TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMingo County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)426-6603
NCES ID: 540090001485
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DELBARTON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elem
WILLIAMSON PK8
527 students · PK–08
● 41 opp
Elem
BURCH PK8
471 students · PK–08
● 44 opp
Elem
GILBERT PK8
425 students · PK–08
● 37 opp
Elem
MATEWAN PK8
422 students · PK–08
● 38 opp
Elem
LENORE PK8 SCHOOL
416 students · PK–08
● 41 opp
High
TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
382 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Elem
KERMIT PRE K8
309 students · PK–08
● 46 opp
Elem
DINGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
132 students · PK–05
● 46 opp
District School Rankings
Location
4000 KING COAL HWY, DELBARTON, WV 25670
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.