SHERMAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
9846 COAL RIVER ROAD
SETH, WV 25181
251 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sherman Junior High School, located in the rural community of Seth, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Boone County. Situated on Coal River Road, the school is part of the local public school system and is dedicated to providing foundational instruction for adolescents as they transition from elementary to high school. The campus reflects the character of its Appalachian surroundings, operating as a vital resource for families within the unincorporated Seth area.

As a junior high facility, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of middle-grade students. It typically offers a core curriculum of math, science, English, and social studies, alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster community engagement and student growth. Despite its remote location, the school remains committed to preparing its student body for the rigors of secondary education while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of the local community.
251
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    248 (98.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)837-3694
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 90
Gender Ratio