Pocahontas County Schools School District
School District · Buckeye, West Virginia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,970
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,970
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#11 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,970
+$4,546 vs West Virginia median
District size
921 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
About Pocahontas County Schools
Pocahontas County Schools is a Buckeye, West Virginia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 921 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $18,970 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Pocahontas County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marlinton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Pocahontas County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 41.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pocahontas County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pocahontas County Schools with test data.
Schools in Pocahontas County Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Buckeye
- Total Enrollment
- 921
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pocahontas County Schools?
Pocahontas County Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Pocahontas County Schools?
The average composite rating for Pocahontas County Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pocahontas County Schools?
Pocahontas County Schools spends $18,970 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pocahontas County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pocahontas County Schools is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pocahontas County Schools?
Marlinton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pocahontas County Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Pocahontas County Schools?
Across schools in Pocahontas County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pocahontas County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Pocahontas County Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 5 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.3%
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 Pocahontas 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)
- Ohio County Schools (13)
- Fayette County Schools (12)
- Mason County Schools (12)
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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