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Wetzel County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,205 students in Wetzel County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Wetzel County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (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
9 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
2,205 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wetzel 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Graduation Rate
90%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
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 $23,806 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,362 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,806
$15,963
Spending / Student
$22,362
$15,138
Best Wetzel County Schools School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Short Line School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9817 Shortline Hwy
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Maple Ave
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
New Martinsville School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 E Benjamin Dr
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
Gr: PK-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 Lumberjack Ln
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Long Drain School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3538 Long Drain Rd.
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Hundred High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3490 Hornet Highway
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #88.
Paden City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 N 2nd Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Wetzel County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2213 Mountaineer Hwy
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wetzel County Schools School District?
Wetzel County Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,205 students.
What is the rank of Wetzel County Schools School District?
Wetzel County Schools School District is ranked #36 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wetzel County Schools School District?
96% of Wetzel 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 Wetzel County Schools School District?
Wetzel County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Wetzel County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,362 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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