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Pendleton County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 850 students in Pendleton County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Pendleton County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
683 Schools
# Students
850 Students
242,375 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
18,101 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pendleton County Schools, which is ranked within the top 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% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
91%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
93%
87%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,761 is higher than the state median of $16,227. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,242 is higher than the state median of $15,388. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,761
$16,227
Spending / Student
$24,242
$15,388
Best Pendleton County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11480 Blue Gray Trail
Brandywine, WV 26802
(304) 249-5381
Brandywine, WV 26802
(304) 249-5381
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Price Way
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 South Branch St
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2206
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2206
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Pendleton County Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 Maple Ave
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pendleton County Schools?
Pendleton County Schools manages 4 public schools serving 850 students.
What is the rank of Pendleton County Schools?
Pendleton County Schools is ranked #17 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County Schools?
93% of Pendleton County Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pendleton County Schools?
Pendleton County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Pendleton County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,242 is higher than the state median of $15,388. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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