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6.3 avg / 10

Grant County Schools School District

School District · Petersburg, West Virginia

Students: 1,631
Teachers (FTE): 125

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,063

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#27 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,063

$1,361 vs West Virginia median

District size

1,631 students

Smaller than West Virginia median

About Grant County Schools

Grant County Schools is a Petersburg, West Virginia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,631 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $13,063 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Grant County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Maysville Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Grant County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Grant County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Grant County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Petersburg
Total Enrollment
1,631
Teachers (FTE)
125
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Grant County Schools?

Grant County Schools has 4 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 Grant County Schools?

The average composite rating for Grant County Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Grant County Schools spends $13,063 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Grant County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Grant County Schools is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Grant County Schools?

Maysville Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Grant County Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Grant County Schools?

Across schools in Grant County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Grant County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?

Grant County Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
35.6%
ELA Proficiency
44.6%

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

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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