For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,719 students in Mingo County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Mingo County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
10 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
3,719 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mingo 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 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.21
# American Indian Students
1 Student
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
45 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,563 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
96%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
354
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
269
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
258
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
274
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
260
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,300 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,547 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,300
$15,635
Spending / Student
$13,547
$14,827
Best Mingo County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit Pre K8
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Blue Devil Lane
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Williamson Pk8
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Parkway Drive
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Matewan Pk8
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Chambers Street
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Tug Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Panther Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Lenore Pk8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ranger Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 King Coal Hwy
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Gilbert Pk8
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lion Country Way
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
Burch Pk8
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
Dingess Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Messenger Branch
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mingo County Extended Learning Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
165 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mingo County Schools School District?
Mingo County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,719 students.
What is the rank of Mingo County Schools School District?
Mingo County Schools School District is ranked #45 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 Mingo County Schools School District?
96% of Mingo County Schools School District students are White, 2% 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 Mingo County Schools School District?
Mingo 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 Mingo County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,547 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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