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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

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

Math Proficiency 45.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.9%
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?

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%

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

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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