Barbour County Board of Education School District
School District · Philippi, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Barbour County Board of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Barbour County Board of Education as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kasson Elementary/middle School
Moatsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Philippi Elementary School
Philippi · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belington Middle School
Belington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#36 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,158
$2,266 vs West Virginia median
District size
2,083 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
The short answer
Barbour County Board of Education ranks #36 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Barbour County Board of Education's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kasson Elementary/middle School (7.7/10), Philippi Elementary School (7.2/10), and Belington Middle School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Barbour County Board of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasson Elementary/middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Philippi Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Belington Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Philippi Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Junior Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Philip Barbour High School Complex | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Belington Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Barbour County Board of Education
Barbour County Board of Education is a Philippi, West Virginia school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,083 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $12,158 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Barbour County Board of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kasson Elementary/middle School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Barbour County Board of Education students show an average math proficiency of 32.5% and ELA proficiency of 35.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Barbour County Board of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Barbour County Board of Education with test data.
Schools in Barbour County Board of Education
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Philippi
- Total Enrollment
- 2,083
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barbour County Board of Education?
Barbour County Board of Education has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Barbour County Board of Education?
The average composite rating for Barbour County Board of Education is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Barbour County Board of Education?
Barbour County Board of Education spends $12,158 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Barbour County Board of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Barbour County Board of Education is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Barbour County Board of Education?
Kasson Elementary/middle School is the highest-rated school in Barbour County Board of Education with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Barbour County Board of Education?
Across schools in Barbour County Board of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Barbour County Board of Education compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Barbour County Board of Education has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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