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8.0 avg / 10

Calhoun County Schools School District

School District · Mt. Zion, West Virginia

Students: 832
Teachers (FTE): 84

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

3

2 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,049

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.9:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#3 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.7

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,049

+$2,625 vs West Virginia median

District size

832 students

Smaller than West Virginia median

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. The district invests $17,049 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.0/10, 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 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 38.6%
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ELA Proficiency 38.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Calhoun County Schools with test data.

Schools in Calhoun County Schools

3 schools

District Details

State
West Virginia
City
Mt. Zion
Total Enrollment
832
Teachers (FTE)
84
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Calhoun County Schools?

Calhoun County Schools spends $17,049 per student per year.

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 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. 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 8.0/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.0/10
Math Proficiency
38.6%
ELA Proficiency
38.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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