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Mineral 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 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,023 students in Mineral County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Mineral County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
14 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
4,023 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mineral County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
134 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
3,730 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
93%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
282
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
301
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
303
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
309
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
341
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
291
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,199 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,708 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,199
$15,540
Spending / Student
$12,708
$14,737
Best Mineral County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
393 Falcon Way
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
356 Golden Drive
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Grades: 5-8
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Keyser High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
328 One Tornado Way
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
New Creek Primary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 New Creek School Road
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
Grades: PK-4
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
Frankfort Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
284 Intermediate Drive
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3616
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3616
Grades: 2-4
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Burlington Primary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10474 Upper Patterson Creek Rd
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-3073
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-3073
Grades: PK-4
| 108 students
Rank: #77.
Elk Garden School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 Elk Garden Highway
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Grades: PK-4
| 63 students
Rank: #88.
Fountain Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
289 Fountain School Road
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Grades: PK-4
| 118 students
Rank: #99.
Keyser Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Grades: 5-8
| 697 students
Rank: #1010.
Keyser Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
44 Ft Ashby Primary School Rd
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3632
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3632
Grades: K-2
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Place
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Technical Center
Vocational School
981 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
71 Wiley Ford School Road
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
(304) 738-0400
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
(304) 738-0400
Grades: PK-4
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral County Schools School District?
Mineral County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,023 students.
What is the rank of Mineral County Schools School District?
Mineral County Schools School District is ranked #32 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County Schools School District?
93% of Mineral County Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mineral County Schools School District?
Mineral County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Mineral County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,708 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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