Serving 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pickens Elementary/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 ≤20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Pickens Elementary/high School's student population of 29 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
Pickens Elementary/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 Pickens Elementary/high School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Pickens Elementary/high School's ranking?
Pickens Elementary/high School is ranked #351 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Pickens Elementary/high School?
29 students attend Pickens Elementary/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pickens Elementary/high School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pickens Elementary/high School?
Pickens Elementary/high School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pickens Elementary/high School offer ?
Pickens Elementary/high School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pickens Elementary/high School part of?
Pickens Elementary/high School is part of Randolph County Schools.
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