Marshall County Schools School District
School District · Moundsville, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,263
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,263
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Marshall County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marshall 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.
Hilltop Elementary School
Wheeling · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Lands Elementary School
Moundsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sherrard Middle School
Wheeling · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#21 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,263
+$3,839 vs West Virginia median
District size
4,159 students
Larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Marshall County Schools ranks #21 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Marshall County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hilltop Elementary School (8.5/10), Washington Lands Elementary School (8.4/10), and Sherrard Middle School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marshall County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilltop Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington Lands Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Sherrard Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | John Marshall High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Cameron High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Sand Hill Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Moundsville Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Central Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Glen Dale Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Cameron Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marshall County Schools
Marshall County Schools is a Moundsville, West Virginia school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 4,159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $18,263 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Marshall County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hilltop Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Marshall County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.9% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Marshall County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marshall County Schools with test data.
Schools in Marshall County Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Moundsville
- Total Enrollment
- 4,159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 374
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marshall County Schools?
Marshall County Schools has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marshall County Schools?
The average composite rating for Marshall County Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marshall County Schools?
Marshall County Schools spends $18,263 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marshall County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marshall County Schools is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marshall County Schools?
Hilltop Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Marshall County Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Marshall County Schools?
Across schools in Marshall County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marshall County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Marshall County Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 13 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.7%
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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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