Mingo County Schools School District
School District · Williamson, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
3,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
7 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
3,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Mingo County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mingo 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.
Williamson Pk8
Williamson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dingess Elementary School
Dingess · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lenore Pk8 School
Williamson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#17 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,081
$343 vs West Virginia median
District size
3,553 students
Typical than West Virginia median
The short answer
Mingo County Schools ranks #17 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Mingo County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Williamson Pk8 (8.6/10), Dingess Elementary School (8.0/10), and Lenore Pk8 School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mingo County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williamson Pk8 | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Dingess Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Lenore Pk8 School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Matewan Pk8 | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Gilbert Pk8 | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Kermit Pre K8 | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Burch Pk8 | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Tug Valley High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Mingo Central Comprehensive High School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mingo County Schools
Mingo County Schools is a Williamson, West Virginia school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,553 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $14,081 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Mingo County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Williamson Pk8, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Mingo County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mingo County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mingo County Schools with test data.
Schools in Mingo County Schools
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Williamson
- Total Enrollment
- 3,553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 264
- District spending per student
- $14,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mingo County Schools?
Mingo County Schools has 9 schools in total — 7 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mingo County Schools?
The average composite rating for Mingo County Schools is 6.7/10. 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 Mingo County Schools?
Mingo County Schools's district-level spending was $14,081 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 Mingo County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mingo County Schools is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mingo County Schools?
Williamson Pk8 is the highest-rated school in Mingo County Schools with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Mingo County Schools?
Across schools in Mingo County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mingo County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Mingo County Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 9 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.9%
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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