Top Rankings
Marshall County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,304 students in Marshall County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Marshall County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
4,304 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
367 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Marshall County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.21
# American Indian Students
6 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
35 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
4,109 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
95%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
222
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
320
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
289
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
299
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
332
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
329
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
341
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
326
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
328
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,923 is higher than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,013 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,923
$15,540
Spending / Student
$19,013
$14,737
Best Marshall County Schools School District 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.
Sherrard Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Fairmont Pk
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Ram Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County Schools School District?
Marshall County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,304 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County Schools School District?
Marshall County Schools School District is ranked #21 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County Schools School District?
95% of Marshall County Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County Schools School District?
Marshall 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 Marshall County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,013 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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