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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,239 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 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
4,239 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
18,458 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
0.10
0.21
# American Indian Students
3 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
45 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
4,024 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
95%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
220
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
277
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
310
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
329
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
332
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
322
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
344
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
310
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
312
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,244 is higher than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,304 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,244
$15,635
Spending / Student
$19,304
$14,827
Best Marshall County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Dale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 Seventh Street
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4427
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4427
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Marshall St
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 232-6530
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 232-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington Lands Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Hilltop Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Sherrard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Fairmont Pk
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
John Marshall High School
Magnet 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
| 1,046 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tomlinson Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Grades: 3-5
| 279 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Moundsville Middle School
Magnet 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
| 409 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sand Hill Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 52 students
Rank: #1212.
Cameron High School
Magnet 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
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcninch Primary School
Magnet School
119 Tiger Ln
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County Schools School District?
Marshall County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,239 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 14:1.
What is Marshall County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,304 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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