Monroe County Schools School District
School District · Union, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,268
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,268
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Monroe County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Monroe 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.
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
Union · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Peterstown Elementary School
Peterstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Peterstown Middle School
Peterstown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#32 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,268
+$844 vs West Virginia median
District size
1,637 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
The short answer
Monroe County Schools ranks #32 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Monroe County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mountain View Elementary & Middle School (7.9/10), Peterstown Elementary School (6.3/10), and Peterstown Middle School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Monroe County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain View Elementary & Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Peterstown Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Peterstown Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | James Monroe High School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Monroe County Schools
Monroe County Schools is a Union, West Virginia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,637 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $15,268 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Monroe County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain View Elementary & Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Monroe County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 33.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Monroe County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Monroe County Schools with test data.
Schools in Monroe County Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Union
- Total Enrollment
- 1,637
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monroe County Schools?
Monroe County Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Monroe County Schools?
The average composite rating for Monroe County Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Monroe County Schools?
Monroe County Schools spends $15,268 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Monroe County Schools is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Monroe County Schools?
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School is the highest-rated school in Monroe County Schools with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Monroe County Schools?
Across schools in Monroe County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Monroe County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Monroe County Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 4 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.2%
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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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