Ohio County Schools School District
School District · Wheeling, West Virginia
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
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
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
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 Middle Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Ohio County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Ohio County Schools with test data.
Schools in Ohio County Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- 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?
Middle Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ohio County Schools with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Ohio County Schools?
Across schools in Ohio County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. 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 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in WV
Compare Ohio County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Kanawha County Schools (66)
- Berkeley County Schools (32)
- Raleigh County Schools (27)
- Wood County Schools (27)
- Cabell County Schools (26)
- Harrison County Schools (25)
- Mercer County Schools (25)
- Putnam County Schools (23)
- Marion County Schools (21)
- Logan County Schools (18)
- Monongalia County Schools (18)
- Wayne County Schools (18)
- Jefferson County Schools (16)
- Greenbrier County Schools (14)
- Mineral County Schools (14)
- Nicholas County Schools (14)
- Randolph County Schools (14)
- Wyoming County Schools (14)
- Boone County Schools (13)
- Jackson County Schools (13)
- Marshall County Schools (13)
- Fayette County Schools (12)
- Mason County Schools (12)
- Mcdowell County Schools (10)
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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