Enrollment
190
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 540066001242
Guyan Valley Middle — Branchland, WV
Federal NCES profile for Guyan Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guyan Valley Middle compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Guyan Valley Middle reports 190 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 190 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 82.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln County Schools spends $14,994 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.8% from local sources (property taxes), 57.5% from the state, and 25.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Guyan Valley Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 42% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
82.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,994
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 190 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 190 Top 23% in West Virginia — larger than 77% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540066001242
Student demographics
White 98.9%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 190:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 82.6%
In-school suspensions 72
Out-of-school suspensions 63
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County Schools, which includes Guyan Valley Middle.
$14,994
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 57.5%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Guyan Valley Middle
How many students attend Guyan Valley Middle?
Guyan Valley Middle has 190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in BRANCHLAND, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guyan Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Guyan Valley Middle is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guyan Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Guyan Valley Middle is White at 98.9%. The school serves a student body in BRANCHLAND, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guyan Valley Middle?
Guyan Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.