Photo: FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore · CC BY-SA 4.0Williamson’s public schools score below 61% of West Virginia districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 24% of Williamson’s students scored proficient, below the West Virginia average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Williamson, 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.
Williamson’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 18 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Williamson’s, its schools beat 61%, higher than their 39% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% 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
95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,066 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then two high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
New Beginnings Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Williamson’s grade
C+: better than 39% of West Virginia school districts, #48 of 61 West Virginia towns. 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 Williamson, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Williamson
Williamson Pk8
Grades PK–8 · 502 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Williamson · depends on your address
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
Grades 9–12 · 624 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Delbarton
Tug Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 315 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Williamson · depends on your address
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
Grades 9–12 · 624 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Delbarton
Tug Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 315 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Williamson · depends on your address
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
Grades 9–12 · 624 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Delbarton
Tug Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 315 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Williamson · depends on your address
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
Grades 9–12 · 624 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Delbarton
Tug Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 315 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Williamson’s public schools are run by Mingo County School District, which also serves Delbarton, Gilbert, Kermit and Matewan. 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.
Below the state in reading
Williamson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Williamson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson | C+ | Mingo County |
Every school in Williamson
4 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 Williamson’s schools
Are Williamson’s schools good?
On West Virginia’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Williamson children attend score below 61% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #48 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Williamson in?
Mingo County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,473 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Williamson kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Mingo Central Comprehensive High School and Tug Valley High School.
What is Williamson’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Mingo County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Williamson spend per student?
$15,066 in Mingo County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Williamson?
Yes: New Beginnings Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 59 students).
Parents talk
What Williamson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Williamson → 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.