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6.9 avg / 10

Monongalia County Schools School District

School District · Morgantown, West Virginia

Students: 11,265
Teachers (FTE): 816

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

17

10 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,414

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#16 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,414

$10 vs West Virginia median

District size

11,265 students

Much larger than West Virginia median

About Monongalia County Schools

Monongalia County Schools is a Morgantown, West Virginia school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 11,265 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $14,414 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Monongalia County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mylan Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Monongalia County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 46.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.0%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 51.0%
School
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N/A

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

District Details

State
West Virginia
City
Morgantown
Total Enrollment
11,265
Teachers (FTE)
816
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Monongalia County Schools?

Monongalia County Schools has 17 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Monongalia County Schools?

The average composite rating for Monongalia County Schools is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Monongalia County Schools spends $14,414 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Monongalia County Schools is 13.8:1.

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

Mylan Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Monongalia County Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Monongalia County Schools?

Across schools in Monongalia County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Monongalia County Schools has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 17 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
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
46.4%
ELA Proficiency
51.0%

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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