Berkeley County Schools School District
School District · Martinsburg, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
31
21 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
31
21 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Berkeley County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Berkeley County Schools 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.
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
Martinsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mill Creek Intermediate School
Bunker Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tomahawk Intermediate School
Hedgesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#40 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,899
$1,525 vs West Virginia median
District size
19,932 students
Much larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Berkeley County Schools ranks #40 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Berkeley County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winchester Avenue Elementary School (7.9/10), Mill Creek Intermediate School (7.8/10), and Tomahawk Intermediate School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Berkeley County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester Avenue Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Mill Creek Intermediate School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Tomahawk Intermediate School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Bunker Hill Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Rosemont Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Mountain Ridge Intermediate | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Potomack Intermediate School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Mountain Ridge Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Martinsburg South Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Orchard View Intermediate School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Berkeley County Schools
Berkeley County Schools is a Martinsburg, West Virginia school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 19,932 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $12,899 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Berkeley County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Winchester Avenue Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Berkeley County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 35.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.1%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Berkeley County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Berkeley County Schools with test data.
Schools in Berkeley County Schools
31 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Martinsburg
- Total Enrollment
- 19,932
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,379
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Berkeley County Schools?
Berkeley County Schools has 31 schools in total — 21 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Berkeley County Schools?
The average composite rating for Berkeley County Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Berkeley County Schools?
Berkeley County Schools spends $12,899 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Berkeley County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Berkeley County Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Berkeley County Schools?
Winchester Avenue Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Berkeley County Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Berkeley County Schools?
Across schools in Berkeley County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Berkeley County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Berkeley County Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 31 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.1%
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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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