Wirt County Schools School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,035 students in Wirt County Schools School District. Wirt County Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Wirt County Schools School District are Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Wirt County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 10% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Wirt County Schools School District |
| School District Phone Number | (304) 275-4279 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (WV) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 736 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,035 Students | 272,869 Students |
| # of Teachers | 75 Teachers | 18,939 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Wirt County Schools School District, 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 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #18 out of 57 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 45% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.05 | 0.19 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 252 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 1,818 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 10 Students | 4,920 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 11,772 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of White Students | 1,011 Students | 245,545 Students |
| % White Students | 98% | 90% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 118 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 10 Students | 8,438 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 63 | 17,002 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 74 | 19,787 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 84 | 19,402 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 80 | 19,150 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 76 | 19,659 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 72 | 20,069 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 81 | 20,218 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 84 | 19,539 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 74 | 19,780 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 74 | 19,958 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 64 | 21,317 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 80 | 20,164 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 48 | 18,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 81 | 18,277 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,293 is higher than the state median of $12,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,458 is higher than the state median of $11,896. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (WV) |
| Total Revenue | $14 MM | $43 MM |
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| Spending | $14 MM | $42 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,293 | $12,121 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,458 | $11,896 |
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Wirt County Schools School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Wirt County Primary Center Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%438 Schoolview StreetRank:7/Top 50%10
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Grades: PK-4 | 449 students
- Rank: #22.Wirt County Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 41%426 Schoolview StreetRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Grades: 5-8 | 313 students
- Rank: #33.Wirt County High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%431 Mulberry StreetRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Grades: 9-12 | 273 students
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