Pendleton County Schools School District
School District · Franklin, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,141
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Pendleton County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pendleton 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.
Franklin Elementary School
Franklin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brandywine Elementary School
Brandywine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pendleton County Middle/high School
Franklin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#34 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,141
+$4,717 vs West Virginia median
District size
846 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
The short answer
Pendleton County Schools ranks #34 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Pendleton County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Franklin Elementary School (8.4/10), Brandywine Elementary School (6.2/10), and Pendleton County Middle/high School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pendleton 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 | Franklin Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Brandywine Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Pendleton County Middle/high School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | North Fork Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pendleton County Schools
Pendleton County Schools is a Franklin, West Virginia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 846 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $19,141 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Pendleton County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Franklin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Pendleton County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pendleton County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pendleton County Schools with test data.
Schools in Pendleton County Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Franklin
- Total Enrollment
- 846
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pendleton County Schools?
Pendleton County Schools has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pendleton County Schools?
The average composite rating for Pendleton 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 Pendleton County Schools?
Pendleton County Schools spends $19,141 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pendleton County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pendleton County Schools is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pendleton County Schools?
Franklin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pendleton County Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Pendleton County Schools?
Across schools in Pendleton County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pendleton County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Pendleton 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
- 47.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.2%
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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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