TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Mingo County Schools school district, located in WILLIAMSON, WV with about 381 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 29 teachers, TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Williamson, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community in Mingo County. As the home of the "Panthers," the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a focal point for regional pride and student engagement through its academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. Like many institutions in the region, the school focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation by balancing traditional curricula with vocational or technical opportunities that cater to the needs of the local Appalachian economy.
Beyond academics, TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL plays a vital role in the social fabric of Williamson. The school maintains a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop character, leadership, and a sense of community responsibility. Through its various sports teams and clubs, the school provides students with essential outlets for personal growth and teamwork, ensuring that while the facility operates within a rural setting, it remains committed to providing its student body with the tools necessary to compete and succeed in an increasingly modern world.
For more information, contact TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 235-2266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WILLIAMSON, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WILLIAMSON, WV with about 381 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mingo County Schools
- Total Students:
- 381
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 381 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.