Spring Mills High School is the fourth high school in the Berkeley County, West Virginia school system, which opened in fall of 2013. On opening, the student body was formed from about one-half of the student body of each of Martinsburg High School and Hedgesville High School, which had become overcrowded.
Serving 1,547 students in grades 9-12, Spring Mills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Mills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Mills High School's student population of 1,547 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Mills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Mills High School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
2%
Black
12%
4%
White
72%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Mills High School's ranking?
Spring Mills High School is ranked #376 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Spring Mills High School often compared to?
Spring Mills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martinsburg High School, Hedgesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Mills High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Mills High School is 99%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Spring Mills High School?
1,547 students attend Spring Mills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Spring Mills High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Mills High School?
Spring Mills High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Mills High School offer ?
Spring Mills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spring Mills High School part of?
Spring Mills High School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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