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Grant County Schools

204 Jefferson Avenue
Petersburg, WV 26847
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Grant County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,631 students in Grant County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Grant County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (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
1,631 Students
246,085 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
18,657 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grant County Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#21 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
34%
44%
41%
27%
28%
92%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,146 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,982. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,851 is less than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,146
$15,982
Spending / Student
$13,851
$15,156

Best Grant County Schools 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 Elementary School Dr Ste 1
Maysville, WV 26833
(304) 749-7441
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Rig St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Gr: 7-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Union Educational Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Tiger Drive
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(304) 693-7612
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
401 Pierpont St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grant County Schools?
Grant County Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,631 students.
What is the rank of Grant County Schools?
Grant County Schools is ranked #19 out of 57 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County Schools?
97% of Grant County Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grant County Schools?
Grant County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Grant County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,851 is less than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,631 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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