Musselman High School is a class AAAA high school in Inwood, West Virginia, United States. Inwood is in Berkeley County and just outside the city of Martinsburg, the largest city in the Eastern Panhandle. Musselman High School was established in 1949. Musselman High School was named for the C.H.
Serving 1,780 students in grades 9-12, Musselman High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Musselman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Musselman High School's student population of 1,780 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Musselman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Musselman High School is 0.37, 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
#253 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
79%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Delicious Apple
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Musselman High School's ranking?
Musselman High School is ranked #253 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Musselman High School often compared to?
Musselman 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Musselman High School?
The graduation rate of Musselman High School is 99%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Musselman High School?
1,780 students attend Musselman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Musselman High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Musselman High School?
Musselman High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Musselman High School offer ?
Musselman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Musselman High School part of?
Musselman High School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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