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7.4 avg / 10

Ohio County Schools School District

School District · Wheeling, West Virginia

Students: 4,897
Teachers (FTE): 384

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

13

9 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,079

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Ohio County Schools?

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

Bethlehem Elementary School

8.9/10

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

Middle Creek Elementary School

8.8/10

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

Wheeling Middle School

8.7/10

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

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#7 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,079

+$1,655 vs West Virginia median

District size

4,897 students

Larger than West Virginia median

The short answer

Ohio County Schools ranks #7 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Ohio County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bethlehem Elementary School (8.9/10), Middle Creek Elementary School (8.8/10), and Wheeling Middle School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Ohio County Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Bethlehem Elementary School 8.9 / 10
2 Middle Creek Elementary School 8.8 / 10
3 Wheeling Middle School 8.7 / 10
4 Steenrod Elementary School 8.5 / 10
5 Triadelphia Middle School 8.1 / 10
6 Elm Grove Elementary School 8.0 / 10
7 Wheeling Park High School 6.9 / 10
8 Bridge Street Middle School 6.8 / 10
9 Ritchie Elementary School 6.6 / 10
10 Warwood School 6.5 / 10

See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Ohio County Schools

Ohio County Schools is a Wheeling, West Virginia school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 4,897 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $16,079 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Ohio County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bethlehem Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Ohio County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 52.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.0%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

City
Wheeling
Total Enrollment
4,897
Teachers (FTE)
384
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ohio County Schools?

Ohio County Schools has 13 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ohio County Schools?

The average composite rating for Ohio County Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Ohio County Schools spends $16,079 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Ohio County Schools is 12.8:1.

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

Bethlehem Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ohio County Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Ohio County Schools?

Across schools in Ohio County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Ohio County Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 13 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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
52.5%
ELA Proficiency
58.0%

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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