Top Rankings
Ohio County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,718 students in Ohio County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Ohio County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
14 Schools
684 Schools
# Students
4,718 Students
242,650 Students
# Teachers
392 Teachers
18,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ohio County Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% 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.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 57 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Graduation Rate
96%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
84%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,970 is higher than the state median of $16,208. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,511 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,970
$16,208
Spending / Student
$18,511
$15,371
Best Ohio County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Steenrod Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Clarks Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
745 Van Meter Way
West Liberty, WV 26074
(304) 336-7221
West Liberty, WV 26074
(304) 336-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Middle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
579 Middle Creek Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 243-0369
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 243-0369
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22 Chapel Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Woodsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Mil Acres Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Triadelphia Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Bridge Street Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 Junior Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Wheeling Park High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Wheeling Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Chapline St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Richland Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Viking Drive
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ohio County Schools?
Ohio County Schools manages 14 public schools serving 4,718 students.
What is the rank of Ohio County Schools?
Ohio County Schools is ranked #3 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio County Schools?
84% of Ohio County Schools students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ohio County Schools?
Ohio County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Ohio County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,511 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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