Top Rankings
Pendleton 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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 870 students in Pendleton County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Pendleton County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
870 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pendleton County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
16 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
814 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
94%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
73
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,169 is higher than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,685 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,169
$15,540
Spending / Student
$23,685
$14,737
Best Pendleton County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11480 Blue Gray Trail
Brandywine, WV 26802
(304) 249-5381
Brandywine, WV 26802
(304) 249-5381
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Pendleton County Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Maple Avenue
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 South Branch St
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 304-2206
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 304-2206
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Fork Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
189 Price Way
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Circleville, WV 26804
(304) 567-3193
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pendleton County Schools School District?
Pendleton County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 870 students.
What is the rank of Pendleton County Schools School District?
Pendleton County Schools School District is ranked #6 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County Schools School District?
94% of Pendleton County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pendleton County Schools School District?
Pendleton County Schools School District 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,685 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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