Top Rankings
Marshall County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,156 students in Marshall County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Marshall County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
4,156 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
375 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Marshall County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.22
# American Indian Students
4 Students
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
35 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,964 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
95%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
244
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
266
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
296
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
274
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
300
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
329
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
329
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
313
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
343
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
306
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
309
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,668 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,690 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,668
$15,963
Spending / Student
$19,690
$15,138
Best Marshall County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Dale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 7th St
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4427
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4427
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Marshall St
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington Lands Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 School Rd
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Rank: #55.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Ram Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Sherrard Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Church St
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3305
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3305
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Grades: 3-5
| 258 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Moundsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 Sand Hill Rd
Dallas, WV 26036
(304) 547-5041
Dallas, WV 26036
(304) 547-5041
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
Rank: #1212.
Cameron High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2012 Blue And Gold Rd
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Tiger Ln
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County Schools School District?
Marshall County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,156 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County Schools School District?
Marshall County Schools School District is ranked #20 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County Schools School District?
95% of Marshall County Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County Schools School District?
Marshall County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Marshall County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,690 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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