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7.1avg / 10

Monongalia County Schools School District

School District · Morgantown, West Virginia

Students: 11,265
Teachers (FTE): 816

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

17

10 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

11,265

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Monongalia County Schools?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Monongalia 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.

Mountaineer Middle School

9.2/10

Morgantown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

South Middle School

9.0/10

Morgantown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Suncrest Elementary School

8.1/10

Morgantown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#10 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

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

The short answer

Monongalia County Schools ranks #10 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Monongalia County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mountaineer Middle School (9.2/10), South Middle School (9.0/10), and Suncrest Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Monongalia County Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Mountaineer Middle School9.2 / 10
2South Middle School9.0 / 10
3Suncrest Elementary School8.1 / 10
4Clay-battelle High School8.1 / 10
5Skyview Elementary School8.0 / 10
6Cheat Lake Elementary School7.8 / 10
7Mylan Park Elementary School7.6 / 10
8Ridgedale Elementary School7.3 / 10
9Mountainview Elementary School7.2 / 10
10Brookhaven Elementary School7.1 / 10

See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $14,414 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Monongalia County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mountaineer Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Monongalia County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.

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 Proficiency49.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency53.3%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

City
Morgantown
Total Enrollment
11,265
Teachers (FTE)
816
District spending per student
$14,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 7.1/10. 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 Monongalia County Schools?

Monongalia County Schools's district-level spending was $14,414 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 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?

Mountaineer Middle School is the highest-rated school in Monongalia County Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Monongalia County Schools?

Across schools in Monongalia County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. 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 7.1/10 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 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
49.9%
ELA Proficiency
53.3%

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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