Top Rankings
Monongalia 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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,309 students in Monongalia County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Monongalia County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
18 Schools
696 Schools
# Students
11,309 Students
252,477 Students
# Teachers
797 Teachers
18,437 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Monongalia County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 57 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Graduation Rate
95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.21
# American Indian Students
12 Students
197 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
324 Students
1,581 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
276 Students
5,367 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
411 Students
10,340 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
9,681 Students
224,623 Students
% White Students
86%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
598 Students
10,262 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
694
14,533
# Students in K Grade:
828
17,930
# Students in 1st Grade:
803
16,947
# Students in 2nd Grade:
747
15,641
# Students in 3rd Grade:
775
17,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
818
17,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
826
17,903
# Students in 6th Grade:
749
18,308
# Students in 7th Grade:
823
19,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
810
19,511
# Students in 9th Grade:
861
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
944
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
822
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
809
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,577. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,196 is less than the state median of $14,772. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$161 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,310
$15,577
Spending / Student
$14,196
$14,772
Best Monongalia County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheat Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
154 Crosby Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 594-2772
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1550 Goshen Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9231
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 Baker Street
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9236
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #55.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
991 Price Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #66.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #77.
Suncrest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3647 Collins Ferry Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
University High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 Baker's Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,378 students
Rank: #99.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 201st Memorial Hwy
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-8226
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1010.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Wilson Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,858 students
Rank: #1111.
Mylan Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
661 Greenbag Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #1313.
South Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 East Parkway Drive
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #1414.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
668 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 284-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1515.
Clay-battelle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6226 Mason Dixon Highway
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Grades: 6-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1616.
Mason-dixon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7041 Mason Dixon Highway
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 662-6113
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 662-6113
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1717.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
670 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monongalia Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1000 Mississippi Street
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monongalia County Schools School District?
Monongalia County Schools School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,309 students.
What is the rank of Monongalia County Schools School District?
Monongalia County Schools School District is ranked #1 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monongalia County Schools School District?
86% of Monongalia County Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monongalia County Schools School District?
Monongalia County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Monongalia County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,196 is less than the state median of $14,772. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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