Top Rankings
Monongalia County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,107 students in Monongalia County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Monongalia County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
19 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
11,107 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
809 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Monongalia County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 57 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.22
# American Indian Students
10 Students
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
345 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
417 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
9,369 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
84%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
643 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
658
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
750
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
792
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
819
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
804
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
744
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
798
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
804
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
819
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
728
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
872
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
961
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
795
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
763
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,588 in this school district is less 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 $14,455 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$161 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,588
$15,963
Spending / Student
$14,455
$15,138
Best Monongalia County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
154 Crosby Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Grades: PK-5
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1550 Goshen Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 Baker St
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #55.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
991 Price St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Baldwin St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #77.
Suncrest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3647 Collins Ferry Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
University High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: #99.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 201st Memorial Hwy
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1010.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Wilson Ave
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #1111.
Mylan Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Mylan Park Ln
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
661 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #1313.
South Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #1414.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
668 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1515.
Clay-battelle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6226 Mason-dixon Highway
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Grades: 6-12
| 346 students
Rank: #1616.
Mason Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7041 Mason Dixon Hwy
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 662-6113
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 662-6113
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1717.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
670 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center
Alternative School
550 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Monongalia Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1000 Mississippi St
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monongalia County Schools School District?
Monongalia County Schools School District manages 19 public schools serving 11,107 students.
What is the rank of Monongalia County Schools School District?
Monongalia County Schools School District is ranked #1 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monongalia County Schools School District?
84% of Monongalia County Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monongalia County Schools School District?
Monongalia County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Monongalia County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,455 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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