Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Logan’s public schools score below 64% of West Virginia districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 24% of Logan’s students scored proficient, below the West Virginia average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Logan, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.
From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Logan’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 53 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Logan’s, its schools beat 43%, higher than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 41% and 32% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,508 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Logan Middle School, then Logan Senior High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Logan’s grade
C+: better than 36% of West Virginia school districts. Graduation is above the West Virginia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Logan, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Logan
Logan Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 230 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Logan’s public schools are run by Logan County School District, which also serves Chapmanville, Man, Mitchell Heights and West Logan. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Logan vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Logan’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Logan | C+ | Logan County |
Every school in Logan
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Logan’s schools
Are Logan’s schools good?
On West Virginia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Logan children attend score below 64% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 43%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Logan in?
Logan County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,664 students in 17 schools (2024–25).
Where do Logan kids go to high school?
Logan Senior High School, with 550 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Logan’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Logan County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Logan spend per student?
$15,508 in Logan County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Logan families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Logan → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.