For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,537 students in Mcdowell County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Mcdowell County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
10 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
2,537 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mcdowell County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-84% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.21
# American Indian Students
1 Student
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
183 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
2,258 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
89%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
161
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,265 is higher than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,533 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,265
$15,635
Spending / Student
$16,533
$14,827
Best Mcdowell County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fall River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bradshaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7700
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Iaeger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
182 Waters Street
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Kimball Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28631 Coal Heritage Road, Rout
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
River View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Welch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Southside K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13509 Rocket Boys Drive
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #88.
Sandy River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Route 80
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 938-2407
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 938-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #99.
Mount View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Grades: 6-12
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcdowell Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1 Stadium Drive
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcdowell County Schools School District?
Mcdowell County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,537 students.
What is the rank of Mcdowell County Schools School District?
Mcdowell County Schools School District is ranked #56 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County Schools School District?
89% of Mcdowell County Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcdowell County Schools School District?
Mcdowell County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Mcdowell County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,533 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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