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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,027 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 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Ohio County Schools School District are West Liberty Elementary School, Ritchie Elementary School and Steenrod Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Ohio County Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
698 Schools
# Students
5,027 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
404 Teachers
18,479 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 57 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.21
# American Indian Students
8 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
74 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
348 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
4,199 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
84%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
354 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
280
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
375
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
365
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
301
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
334
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
367
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
342
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
326
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
390
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
397
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
417
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
375
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
362
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,804 is higher than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,373 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,804
$15,540
Spending / Student
$17,373
$14,737
Best Ohio County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
745 Van Meter Way
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 336-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Steenrod Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Clarks Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0354
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0354
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Woodsdale Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Triadelphia Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Chapel Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #77.
Middle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
579 Middle Creek Road
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 243-0369
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 243-0369
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Wheeling Park High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,550 students
Rank: #99.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Mil Acres Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridge Street Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Junior Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #1212.
Wheeling Middle 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
| 205 students
Rank: #1313.
Warwood School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Viking Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Grades: PK-8
| 548 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ohio County Schools School District?
Ohio County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,027 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 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), 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?
84% of Ohio County Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 $17,373 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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