Top Rankings
Ritchie County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,251 students in Ritchie County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Ritchie County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority 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
5 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
1,251 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ritchie County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.21
# American Indian Students
n/a
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
7 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,216 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
97%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
89
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,455 is higher than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,185 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,455
$15,540
Spending / Student
$15,185
$14,737
Best Ritchie County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Grades: PK-4
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 E Main Street
Harrisville, WV 26362
(304) 643-2220
Harrisville, WV 26362
(304) 643-2220
Grades: PK-4
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Ritchie County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Ritchie Co School Rd Ste 1
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Creed Collins Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 Collins Avenue
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
Grades: PK-4
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Ritchie County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Ritchie Co School Rd Ste 1
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3512
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3512
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ritchie County Schools School District?
Ritchie County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,251 students.
What is the rank of Ritchie County Schools School District?
Ritchie County Schools School District is ranked #18 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ritchie County Schools School District?
97% of Ritchie County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ritchie County Schools School District?
Ritchie County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Ritchie County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,185 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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