Mercer County Schools School District
School District · Princeton, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
24
16 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,583
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
24
16 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,583
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Mercer County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mercer 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.
Sun Valley Elementary School
Lerona · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Straley Elementary School
Princeton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brushfork Elementary School
Bluefield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#39 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,583
$841 vs West Virginia median
District size
8,540 students
Much larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Mercer County Schools ranks #39 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Mercer County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sun Valley Elementary School (9.7/10), Straley Elementary School (8.8/10), and Brushfork Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mercer County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Valley Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Straley Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Brushfork Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Spanishburg | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Glenwood School (k-8) | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Bluewell Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Mountain Valley Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Athens Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Princeton Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mercer County Schools
Mercer County Schools is a Princeton, West Virginia school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 8,540 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $13,583 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Mercer County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sun Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Mercer County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mercer County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mercer County Schools with test data.
Schools in Mercer County Schools
24 schools Elementary Schools 16
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Princeton
- Total Enrollment
- 8,540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 619
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Mercer County Schools has 24 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mercer County Schools?
The average composite rating for Mercer 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 Mercer County Schools?
Mercer County Schools spends $13,583 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mercer County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mercer County Schools is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mercer County Schools?
Sun Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mercer County Schools with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Mercer County Schools?
Across schools in Mercer County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mercer County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Mercer County Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 24 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
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.8%
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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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