For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,336 students in Monroe County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Monroe County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
683 Schools
# Students
1,336 Students
242,375 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
18,101 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 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.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
91%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.1%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
95%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,939 is higher than the state median of $16,227. The school district revenue/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,116 is higher than the state median of $15,388. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,939
$16,227
Spending / Student
$18,116
$15,388
Best Monroe County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mountain View Drive
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Peterstown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County Schools?
Monroe County Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,336 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County Schools?
Monroe County Schools is ranked #43 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County Schools?
95% of Monroe County Schools students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe County Schools?
Monroe County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Monroe County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,116 is higher than the state median of $15,388. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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