B+
Above Average
81/100

Petersburg High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 207 Viking Drive, Petersburg, WV 26847
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 0% · Math 26% proficient · 68th percentile in West Virginia
Graduation
B
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
589
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%68/100math 68th percentile among West Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%63/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency26% (−14 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (−0 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—27%math +2 pts65th percentile (list)
Low-income—17%math +3 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 207 Viking Drive
City Petersburg
ZIP Code 26847
District 5400360
NCES School ID 540036000220
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 26847

Understanding the community around Petersburg High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,898
Per Capita Income $28,852
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%
High School or Higher 88.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $155,000
Median Rent $627
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
View full data for ZIP 26847 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Petersburg High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.1%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 589
Teachers (FTE) 42.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Petersburg High School?
Petersburg High School has 589 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Petersburg High School serve?
Petersburg High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Petersburg High School receive per student?
Petersburg High School receives $15,256 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Petersburg High School in 26847 ▼
Avg Home Value
$194,182
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
28.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026