West Virginia schools ‘leading the way’ in math, reading recovery after COVID-19, according to report
West Virginia ranked 6th in math recovery and 8th in reading recovery among U.S. states post-COVID-19, according to a Harvard-Stanford-Dartmouth report. Harrison County Schools outperformed 79% of districts nationally in math growth, while Upshur County was highlighted for its data-driven instructional system and community engagement.
A new report by researchers from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth shows West Virginia schools leading the nation in math and reading recovery after COVID-19 disruptions. The Education Recovery Scorecard ranks West Virginia 6th out of 38 states in math recovery and 8th out of 35 states in reading recovery, noting faster learning gains than many other states since 2022. Harrison County Schools ranked higher than 79% of U.S. districts in math score growth between 2022 and 2025. Students in the county learned an average of 0.97 grade levels per year in math and reading, exceeding the state average of 0.91. The district attributed progress to the collective effort of students, teachers, staff, and families. Upshur County Schools was also recognized as a ‘District on the Rise’ for its data-driven approach, including the math4life initiative, Ready Math, and the 95 Percent Literacy Intervention System. Superintendent Christy Miller emphasized community support and collaboration as key factors in the district’s success. The report highlights West Virginia’s progress despite ongoing efforts to return to pre-pandemic achievement levels. Full details and county-specific data are available on the Education Scorecard website. The findings reflect the state’s commitment to improving education outcomes through targeted instructional strategies and community involvement.
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