Top Rankings
Pocahontas County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 494 students in Pocahontas County Schools. This district's average pre testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in West Virginia.
Public Preschools in Pocahontas County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
371 Schools
# Students
897 Students
104,425 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
8,098 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pocahontas 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
91%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.2%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
98%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,489 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,619 is higher than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$4,251 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$4,144 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,489
$17,559
Spending / Student
$20,619
$17,118
Best Pocahontas County Schools Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
926 5th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Green Bank Elementary-middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5917 Potomac Highlands Trl
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Recent Articles
How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
Learn how teacher movement between grade levels affects continuity, experience, instruction, and school stability, plus the questions parents should ask about staffing patterns before choosing a public school today.
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
Discover what school arrival and dismissal reveal about safety, supervision, organization, communication, student behavior, transportation, and school climate before choosing the right public school for your child and family.
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should siblings attend the same public school? Learn when academic needs, learning styles, programs, social fit, support services, and individual interests may make different schools better choices for children.
