Top Rankings
Wirt County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 866 students in Wirt County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Wirt County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
3 Schools
682 Schools
# Students
866 Students
242,065 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
18,080 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wirt 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Graduation Rate
92%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.9%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.23
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
4%
% White
98%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,644 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,667 is higher than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$4,251 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$4,144 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,644
$17,559
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,667
$17,118
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wirt County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Schoolview
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wirt County Schools?
Wirt County Schools manages 3 public schools serving 866 students.
What is the rank of Wirt County Schools?
Wirt County Schools is ranked #18 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wirt County Schools?
98% of Wirt County Schools students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wirt County Schools?
Wirt County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Wirt County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,667 is higher than the state median of $17,118. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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