For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,045 students in Pleasants County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Pleasants County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
5 Schools
682 Schools
# Students
1,045 Students
242,065 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
18,080 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasants 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
91%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.1%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
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 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
96%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,210 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,338 is higher than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$4,251 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$4,144 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,210
$17,559
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,338
$17,118
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pleasants County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
512 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Washington St
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Pleasants County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
St. Marys High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute
Vocational School
2134 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasants County Schools?
Pleasants County Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,045 students.
What is the rank of Pleasants County Schools?
Pleasants County Schools is ranked #28 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasants County Schools?
96% of Pleasants County Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasants County Schools?
Pleasants County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Pleasants County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,338 is higher than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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