Top Rankings
Pleasants 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 1,053 students in Pleasants County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Pleasants County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
1,053 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pleasants 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,805 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 $16,951 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,805
$15,963
Spending / Student
$16,951
$15,138
Best Pleasants County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
512 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5274
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
St. Marys Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Washington St
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-3510
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasants County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Riverview Dr
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Belmont, WV 26134
(304) 299-5275
Grades: 5-8
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
St. Marys High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2330 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute
Vocational School
2134 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pleasants County Schools School District?
Pleasants County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,053 students.
What is the rank of Pleasants County Schools School District?
Pleasants County Schools School District is ranked #32 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 Pleasants County Schools School District?
97% of Pleasants County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pleasants County Schools School District?
Pleasants County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Pleasants County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,951 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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