Calhoun County Schools School District
School District · Mt. Zion, West Virginia
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
832
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
832
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Evaluating Calhoun County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Calhoun 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.
Arnoldsburg School
Arnoldsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Hill School
Grantsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Calhoun Middle/high School
Mount Zion · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#3 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,049
+$2,625 vs West Virginia median
District size
832 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
The short answer
Calhoun County Schools ranks #3 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Calhoun County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Arnoldsburg School (9.1/10), Pleasant Hill School (7.9/10), and Calhoun Middle/high School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Calhoun County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnoldsburg School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Hill School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Calhoun Middle/high School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Calhoun County Schools
Calhoun County Schools is a Mt. Zion, West Virginia school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 832 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. District-level spending was $17,049 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Calhoun County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Arnoldsburg School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Calhoun County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 41.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Calhoun County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Calhoun County Schools with test data.
Schools in Calhoun County Schools
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Mt. Zion
- Total Enrollment
- 832
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- District spending per student
- $17,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calhoun County Schools?
Calhoun County Schools has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Calhoun County Schools?
The average composite rating for Calhoun County Schools is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Calhoun County Schools?
Calhoun County Schools's district-level spending was $17,049 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calhoun County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Calhoun County Schools is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Calhoun County Schools?
Arnoldsburg School is the highest-rated school in Calhoun County Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Calhoun County Schools?
Across schools in Calhoun County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Calhoun County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Calhoun County Schools has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 3 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.6%
How we rate schools
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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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