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BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

535 W. CUMBERLAND ROAD, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
608
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,274
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 608 students in grades 09–12 in BLUEFIELD, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,274 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 608 students. The district invests $14,274 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

608
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
35
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 Distribution329 male · 279 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Student Composition
66%
25%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black25%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540084000674

Academic Outcomes at BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
92%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24701

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,274Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,274
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,281
Student Support$2,712
Administration$1,713
Operations$2,141
Other$1,427
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,274 spent per student, an estimated $6,323 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
25%
State government
54.8%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 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
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8)PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOLBLUEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOLMOUNTAIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+12 more
↓
Middle
PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLPRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOLBLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLPIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOLMONTCALM HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMercer County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)325-9116
NCES ID: 540084000674
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BLUEFIELD seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
983 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
High
PIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
630 students · 09–12
● 38 opp
Elem
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8)
600 students · KG–08
● 38 opp
Mid
PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
568 students · 06–08
● 38 opp
Mid
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL
503 students · 06–08
● 40 opp
Elem
PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL
499 students · KG–02
● 38 opp
Mid
BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
467 students · 06–08
● 41 opp
Other
SILVER SPRINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
380 students · PK–PK
● 40 opp
District School Rankings
Location
535 W. CUMBERLAND ROAD, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701
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.