- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt. Zion, WV
Calhoun Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540021000142
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Middle/High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 498
- students enrolled
Calhoun Middle/High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Calhoun County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540021000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Calhoun Middle/High School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 540021000142 · Mt. Zion, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Hill School (152 students)
Calhoun Middle/High School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Calhoun Middle/High School
498 students
- Pleasant Hill 152
Pleasant Hill School
152 students
- Arnoldsburg Sc 139
Arnoldsburg School
139 students
What this shows Calhoun Middle/High School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Middle/High School compares
Calhoun Middle/High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,049
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Calhoun Middle/High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun County Schools reports $17,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arnoldsburg School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Middle/High School
How many students attend Calhoun Middle/High School?
Calhoun Middle/High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt. Zion, WV. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle/High School is 13.1:1, which is 0% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Middle/High School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Mt. Zion, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Middle/High School?
Calhoun Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Calhoun County Schools?
Besides Calhoun Middle/High School, Calhoun County Schools also operates Pleasant Hill School (152 students) and Arnoldsburg School (139 students). See the Calhoun County Schools district page for the complete list.