For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,123 students in Morgan County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Morgan County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
7 Schools
682 Schools
# Students
2,123 Students
242,065 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
18,080 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Morgan 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
91%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.1%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.23
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,447 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,124 is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$4,251 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$4,144 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,447
$17,559
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,124
$17,118
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Morgan County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warm Springs Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
575 Warm Springs Way
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-0031
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-0031
Gr: 3-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Berkeley Springs High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Concord Ave
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2871
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2871
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Paw Paw Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10500 Martinsburg Rd
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 258-2606
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 258-2606
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Warm Springs Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 Warm Springs Way
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-1500
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
128 Widmyer Circle
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2024
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2024
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morgan County Schools?
Morgan County Schools manages 7 public schools serving 2,123 students.
What is the rank of Morgan County Schools?
Morgan County Schools is ranked #36 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 Morgan County Schools?
94% of Morgan County Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morgan County Schools?
Morgan County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Morgan County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,124 is less than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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