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CEREDO-KENOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL

500 HIGH STREET, CEREDO, WV 25507WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
262
Students
Total enrolled
$14,947
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 262 students in grades 06–08 in CEREDO, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,947 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CEREDO-KENOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in CEREDO, West Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 262 students. The district invests $14,947 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at CEREDO-KENOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL

262
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution129 male · 133 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
96%
White96%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540150001293

Academic Outcomes at CEREDO-KENOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25507

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,947Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,947
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,577
Student Support$2,840
Administration$1,794
Operations$2,242
Other$1,495
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,947 spent per student, an estimated $6,621 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
27%
State government
56.2%
Local (property tax)
26.7%
Federal programs
17.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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
CEREDO-KENOVA ELEMENTARYFORT GAY PRE K-8WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+7 more
↓
Middle
WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOLBUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOLVINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLWAYNE HIGH SCHOOLTOLSIA HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyWayne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)453-3588
NCES ID: 540150001293
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CEREDO seeking a public middle 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 WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
910 students · 09–12
● 38 opp
Elem
CEREDO-KENOVA ELEMENTARY
635 students · PK–05
● 38 opp
High
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
611 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Elem
FORT GAY PRE K-8
551 students · PK–08
● 38 opp
Elem
WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
467 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
Elem
BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
407 students · PK–05
● 38 opp
Mid
WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL
371 students · 06–08
● 41 opp
High
TOLSIA HIGH SCHOOL
367 students · 09–12
● 38 opp
District School Rankings
Location
500 HIGH STREET, CEREDO, WV 25507
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.