Top Rankings
Ritchie County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,159 students in Ritchie County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Ritchie County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (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
701 Schools
# Students
1,159 Students
246,085 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
18,657 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ritchie County Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
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
98%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,999 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 $16,391 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,999
$15,982
Spending / Student
$16,391
$15,156
Best Ritchie County Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Gr: PK-4 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Harrisville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Elementary Drive
Harrisville, WV 26362
(304) 643-2220
Harrisville, WV 26362
(304) 643-2220
Gr: PK-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Ritchie County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3512
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3512
Gr: 5-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Creed Collins Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 Collins Ave
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
Pennsboro, WV 26415
(304) 659-2140
Gr: PK-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Ritchie County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ritchie County Schools?
Ritchie County Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,159 students.
What is the rank of Ritchie County Schools?
Ritchie County Schools is ranked #9 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ritchie County Schools?
98% of Ritchie County Schools students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ritchie County Schools?
Ritchie County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Ritchie County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,391 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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