Top Rankings
Ohio 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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,953 students in Ohio County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Ohio County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
4,953 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
397 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ohio County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Graduation Rate
98%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.21
# American Indian Students
8 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
358 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
4,124 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
83%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
342 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
286
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
385
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
362
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
305
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
363
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
398
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
391
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
350
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
372
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,070 is higher than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,633 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,070
$15,635
Spending / Student
$17,633
$14,827
Best Ohio County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ritchie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
West Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
745 Van Meter Way
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Steenrod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Clarks Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0354
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0354
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Bethlehem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 Chapel Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Middle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
579 Middle Creek Road
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 243-0369
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 243-0369
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Woodsdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Elm Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Mil Acres Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #99.
Triadelphia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1010.
Wheeling Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridge Street Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Junior Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1212.
Wheeling Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Chapline St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #1313.
Warwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Viking Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ohio County Schools School District?
Ohio County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,953 students.
What is the rank of Ohio County Schools School District?
Ohio County Schools School District is ranked #4 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 10%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio County Schools School District?
83% of Ohio County Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ohio County Schools School District?
Ohio County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Ohio County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,633 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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