- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hico, WV
Midland Trail High
Federal NCES profile for Midland Trail High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540030000191
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Trail High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of West Virginia schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 618
- students enrolled
Midland Trail High has class sizes larger than 94% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fayette County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540030000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Midland Trail High held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 540030000191 · Hico, WV Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Hill High (1,057 students)
Midland Trail High held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Midland Trail High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Hill High
Oak Hill High
1,057 students
- Oak Hill Middl
Oak Hill Middle School
627 students
- This school
Midland Trail High
618 students
- New River Prim
New River Primary
605 students
- Fayetteville P
Fayetteville Pk-8
548 students
- Valley Pk-8
Valley Pk-8
545 students
What this shows Midland Trail High reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Trail High compares
Midland Trail High 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$14,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 98.1%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, Midland Trail High is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County Schools reports $14,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland Trail High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| New River Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville Pk-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Pk-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland Trail High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Trail High
How many students attend Midland Trail High?
Midland Trail High has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hico, WV. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Trail High?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Trail High is 17.7:1, which is 35% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Trail High?
The largest demographic group at Midland Trail High is White at 98.1% of enrollment, in Hico, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Trail High?
Midland Trail High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Fayette County Schools?
Besides Midland Trail High, Fayette County Schools also operates Oak Hill High (1,057 students), Oak Hill Middle School (627 students), and New River Primary (605 students). See the Fayette County Schools district page for the complete list.