Wirt County Schools School District

389 Mulberry Street, P.o. Box 189
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Wirt County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 927 students in Wirt County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Wirt County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
3 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
927 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Wirt County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#14 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wirt County Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wirt County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wirt County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wirt County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
91%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wirt County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
904 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
97%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
60
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
49
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,073 is higher than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,373 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,933 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wirt County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$3,730 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wirt County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,073
$15,635
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wirt County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,373
$14,827
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wirt County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wirt County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wirt County Schools School District?
Wirt County Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 927 students.
What is the rank of Wirt County Schools School District?
Wirt County Schools School District is ranked #16 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wirt County Schools School District?
97% of Wirt County Schools School District students are White, 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 Wirt County Schools School District?
Wirt 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 Wirt County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,373 is higher than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 927 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 10%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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