Ritchie County Schools School District
School District · Harrisville, West Virginia
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Ritchie County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ritchie 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.
Harrisville Elementary
Harrisville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smithville Elementary
Smithville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ritchie County Middle
Ellenboro · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#4 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,964
+$1,540 vs West Virginia median
District size
1,159 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
The short answer
Ritchie County Schools ranks #4 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Ritchie County Schools's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harrisville Elementary (9.2/10), Smithville Elementary (8.7/10), and Ritchie County Middle (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ritchie County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisville Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Smithville Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ritchie County Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Ritchie County High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Creed Collins Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ritchie County Schools
Ritchie County Schools is a Harrisville, West Virginia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $15,964 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Ritchie County Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harrisville Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Ritchie County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ritchie County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ritchie County Schools with test data.
Schools in Ritchie County Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Harrisville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ritchie County Schools?
Ritchie 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 Ritchie County Schools?
The average composite rating for Ritchie County Schools is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ritchie County Schools?
Ritchie County Schools spends $15,964 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ritchie County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ritchie County Schools is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ritchie County Schools?
Harrisville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Ritchie County Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Ritchie County Schools?
Across schools in Ritchie County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ritchie County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Ritchie County Schools has an average school rating of 7.7/10 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 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.6%
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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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