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6.7 avg / 10

Putnam County Schools School District

School District · Winfield, West Virginia

Students: 8,826
Teachers (FTE): 662

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

22

14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,757

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.3:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#21 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,757

$667 vs West Virginia median

District size

8,826 students

Much larger than West Virginia median

About Putnam County Schools

Putnam County Schools is a Winfield, West Virginia school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 8,826 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $13,757 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Putnam County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Poca Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Putnam County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Putnam County Schools with test data.

District Details

City
Winfield
Total Enrollment
8,826
Teachers (FTE)
662
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Putnam County Schools?

Putnam County Schools has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Putnam County Schools?

The average composite rating for Putnam County Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Putnam County Schools spends $13,757 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Putnam County Schools is 13.3:1.

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

Poca Middle School is the highest-rated school in Putnam County Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Putnam County Schools?

Across schools in Putnam County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Putnam County Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 22 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
44.3%
ELA Proficiency
48.7%

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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