Top Rankings
Wirt 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 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 899 students in Wirt County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Wirt County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
899 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wirt County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,574 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,852 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,574
$15,963
Spending / Student
$15,852
$15,138
Best Wirt County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Schoolview
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wirt County Schools School District?
Wirt County Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 899 students.
What is the rank of Wirt County Schools School District?
Wirt County Schools School District is ranked #16 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wirt County Schools School District?
97% of Wirt 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 Wirt County Schools School District?
Wirt County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Wirt County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,852 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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