South Harrison Middle School

www.harcoboe.net/o/shms

244 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Harrison Middle School, located in Lost Creek, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. As part of the Harrison County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility during the critical middle school years. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a curriculum designed to prepare them for the transition to the high school level while offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage their specific interests.

Beyond its core academic offerings, South Harrison Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit, often referred to as the "Hawk" community. The school focuses on building a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and the holistic development of its students, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

244

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Harrison Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
238 (97.5%)
Hispanic
3 (1.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Harrison County Schools
Phone:	(304)326-7460
Website:	http://www.harcoboe.net/o/shms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 81

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 86