Wood County Schools School District

1210 13th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Wood 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,291 students in Wood 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 Wood 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 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
27 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
11,291 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
869 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Wood 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 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#3 out of 57 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wood 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 Wood 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.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wood 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.
34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wood 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.
88%
91%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wood 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:

0.16
0.22
# American Indian Students
6 Students
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
204 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
162 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
10,374 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
92%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
465 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
580
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
788
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
804
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
856
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
805
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
758
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
861
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
820
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
882
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
842
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
852
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
903
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
821
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
719
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,900 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$3,933 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wood 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
$157 MM
$3,730 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wood 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
$14,397
$15,963
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wood 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
$13,900
$15,138
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wood 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 Wood County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
209 58th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Criss Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Gihon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Neale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2305 Grand Central Ave
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9587
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
430 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Blennerhassett Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
448 Jewell Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-5128
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 41st St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9648
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1426 32nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9563
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #99.
Kanawha Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6465 Staunton Tpke
Davisville, WV 26142
(304) 420-9557
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1605 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9528
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #1111.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Grades: 6-12
| 639 students
Rank: #1212.
Lubeck Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
206 Lubeck Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Elementary Center
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9554
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 295-9551
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #1515.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1301 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #1616.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #1717.
Parkersburg High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Grades: 9-12
| 1,552 students
Rank: #1818.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1919.
Blennerhassett Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
444 Jewell Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #2020.
Mineral Wells Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1776 Elizabeth Pike
Mineral Wells, WV 26150
(304) 489-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #2121.
Parkersburg South High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #2222.
Franklin Elementary Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Division Street Ext
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9534
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #2323.
Fairplains Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Broadway Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #2424.
Van Devender Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 31st St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caperton Center For Applied Technology
Vocational School
212 Technology Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Success Center
Alternative School
2507 9th Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 893-9737
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wood Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
1515 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9501
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wood County Schools School District?
Wood County Schools School District manages 27 public schools serving 11,291 students.
What is the rank of Wood County Schools School District?
Wood County Schools School District is ranked #3 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County Schools School District?
92% of Wood County Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wood County Schools School District?
Wood County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Wood County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,900 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 27 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 41% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 34% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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