For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,551 students in Mingo County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Mingo County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
10 Schools
701 Schools
# Students
3,551 Students
246,085 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
18,657 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mingo County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 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 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)87%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
96%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,024 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,188 is less than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,024
$15,982
Spending / Student
$14,188
$15,156
Best Mingo County Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit Pre K8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Blue Devil Ln
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Williamson Pk8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Matewan Pk8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Chambers St
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Tug Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Panther Blvd
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Lenore Pk8 School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ranger Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Gilbert Pk8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lion Dr
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 King Coal Highway
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Messenger Branch
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Burch Pk8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Mingo County Extended Learning Center - Adult Only
Vocational School
165 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Gr: AE
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mingo County Schools?
Mingo County Schools manages 10 public schools serving 3,551 students.
What is the rank of Mingo County Schools?
Mingo County Schools is ranked #35 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mingo County Schools?
96% of Mingo County Schools students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mingo County Schools?
Mingo County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Mingo County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,188 is less than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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