Top Rankings
Monroe County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,651 students in Monroe 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 Monroe County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
1,651 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Monroe 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.21
# American Indian Students
2 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
13 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,583 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
96%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
111
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
104
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
114
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,181 is higher than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,660 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,181
$15,635
Spending / Student
$14,660
$14,827
Best Monroe County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peterstown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 College Drive
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mountain View Drive
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
James Monroe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 James Monroe Drive
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5182
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5182
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Peterstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 College Drive
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Vocational Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
74 James Monroe Drive
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County Schools School District?
Monroe County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,651 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County Schools School District?
Monroe County Schools School District is ranked #42 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County Schools School District?
96% of Monroe County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe County Schools School District?
Monroe County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Monroe County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,660 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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