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Monroe County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,637 students in Monroe County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Monroe County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
5 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
1,637 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe County Schools School District, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
96%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,354 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,785 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,354
$15,963
Spending / Student
$14,785
$15,138
Best Monroe County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peterstown Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Pkwy
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mountain View Drive
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Peterstown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Grades: PK-4
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Vocational Center
Vocational School
74 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County Schools School District?
Monroe County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,637 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County Schools School District?
Monroe County Schools School District is ranked #42 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County Schools School District?
96% of Monroe County Schools School District students are White, 2% 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 Monroe County Schools School District?
Monroe County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Monroe County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,785 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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