PENDLETON COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

PENDLETON COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Pendleton County Schools school district, located in FRANKLIN, WV with about 411 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 35 teachers, PENDLETON COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

PENDLETON COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, located in Franklin, West Virginia, serves as the consolidated secondary educational hub for the students of Pendleton County. As a combined facility, the school integrates middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12) populations under one roof, fostering a unique environment that allows for consistent academic transition and resource sharing across the district. The school’s location in the heart of the Potomac Highlands emphasizes its role as a central pillar of the local community, reflecting the values and culture of this rural, mountainous region.

Academically, the school offers a standard West Virginia secondary curriculum, supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities intended to prepare students for both higher education and the local workforce. Because it is the primary secondary school for the entire county, it plays a vital role in local social and community life, hosting town events, sporting competitions, and academic programs that bring together families from the surrounding areas. The school is dedicated to maintaining high standards of student achievement while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in a small-town, rural school district.

For more information, contact PENDLETON COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 358-2573 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.