For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,500 students in Marshall County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 180 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Marshall County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, WV are Glen Dale Elementary School, Washington Lands Elementary School and Center Mcmechen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Marshall County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Dale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 Seventh Street
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4427
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4427
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Lands Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 School Rd
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Marshall St
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 232-6530
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 232-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Rank: #55.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tomlinson Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Grades: 3-5
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Church St
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3305
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3305
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #88.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 Sand Hill Rd
Dallas, WV 26036
(304) 547-5041
Dallas, WV 26036
(304) 547-5041
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Rank: #99.
Cameron High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2012 Blue And Gold Rd
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Grades: 6-12
| 314 students
Rank: #1010.
Moundsville Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Tiger Ln
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Grades: PK-2
| 356 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
John Marshall Adult Prep (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
John Marshall High School, 130
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1600 Third Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
1690 Marshall St S
Benwood, WV 26031
(304) 232-7190
Benwood, WV 26031
(304) 232-7190
Grades: 7-9
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, WV include Glen Dale Elementary School, Washington Lands Elementary School and Center Mcmechen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County, WV?
11 public schools are located in Marshall County, WV.
What percentage of students in Marshall County, WV go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Marshall County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County, WV?
Marshall County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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