Putnam County Schools School District
School District · Winfield, West Virginia
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
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
Evaluating Putnam County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Putnam 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.
Winfield Middle School
Winfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hurricane Town Elementary
Hurricane · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Poca Elementary
Poca · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#19 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
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
The short answer
Putnam County Schools ranks #19 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Putnam County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winfield Middle School (8.7/10), Hurricane Town Elementary (8.4/10), and Poca Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Putnam County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winfield Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Hurricane Town Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Poca Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | George Washington Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Winfield High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Winfield Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Buffalo Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Hurricane Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Hurricane High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | West Teays Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 Winfield Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Putnam County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.1% and ELA proficiency of 55.9%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Putnam County Schools with test data.
Schools in Putnam County Schools
22 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- 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?
Winfield 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 52.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.9%. 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 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.9%
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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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