Doddridge County Schools

268 Bulldog Drive
West Union, WV 26456
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Doddridge County Schools 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 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,163 students in Doddridge County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Doddridge County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
4 Schools
701 Schools
# Students
1,163 Students
246,085 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
18,657 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Doddridge County Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#7 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
41%
34%
48%
41%
39%
28%
(21-22)
≥95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,835 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,146 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,835
$15,982
Spending / Student
$33,146
$15,156

Best Doddridge County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doddridge County Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
182 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3294
Gr: 1-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Doddridge County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
79 Bulldog Dr
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Doddridge County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
289 Smithton Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3955
Gr: PK-K | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Doddridge County Schools?
Doddridge County Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,163 students.
What is the rank of Doddridge County Schools?
Doddridge County Schools is ranked #6 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Doddridge County Schools?
97% of Doddridge County Schools 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 Doddridge County Schools?
Doddridge County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Doddridge County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,146 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,163 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • : 39% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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