Marshall County Schools

214 Middle Grave Creek Rd, Po Box 578
Moundsville, WV 26041
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,134 students in Marshall County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Marshall County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
684 Schools
# Students
4,134 Students
242,650 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
18,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marshall County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 56 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#22 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
34%
41%
41%
25%
28%
96%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
95%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,783 is higher than the state median of $16,208. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,795 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,783
$16,208
Spending / Student
$19,795
$15,371

Best Marshall County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Dale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
407 7th St
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4427
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Marshall St
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Washington Lands Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
116 School Rd
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4420
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Ram Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Sherrard Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Church St
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3305
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
Gr: 3-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Cameron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2012 Blue And Gold Rd
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
169 Sand Hill Rd
Dallas, WV 26036
(304) 547-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Moundsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcninch Primary School
119 Tiger Ln
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4431
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marshall County Schools?
Marshall County Schools manages 13 public schools serving 4,134 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County Schools?
Marshall County Schools is ranked #21 out of 56 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 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County Schools?
95% of Marshall County Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County Schools?
Marshall County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Marshall County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,795 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in WV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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