Wetzel County Schools School District
School District · New Martinsville, West Virginia
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,536
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Evaluating Wetzel County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wetzel 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.
Paden City High School
Paden City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Martinsville School
New Martinsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Magnolia High School
New Martinsville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#35 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,536
+$7,112 vs West Virginia median
District size
2,205 students
Smaller than West Virginia median
The short answer
Wetzel County Schools ranks #35 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Wetzel County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Paden City High School (8.2/10), New Martinsville School (7.8/10), and Magnolia High School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wetzel County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paden City High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | New Martinsville School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Magnolia High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Hundred High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Paden City Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Valley High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Short Line School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Long Drain School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wetzel County Schools
Wetzel County Schools is a New Martinsville, West Virginia school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,205 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. The district invests $21,536 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Wetzel County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paden City High School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Wetzel County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wetzel County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wetzel County Schools with test data.
Schools in Wetzel County Schools
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- New Martinsville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 223
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wetzel County Schools?
Wetzel County Schools has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wetzel County Schools?
The average composite rating for Wetzel 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 Wetzel County Schools?
Wetzel County Schools spends $21,536 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wetzel County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wetzel County Schools is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wetzel County Schools?
Paden City High School is the highest-rated school in Wetzel County Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Wetzel County Schools?
Across schools in Wetzel County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wetzel County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Wetzel County Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 8 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
- 30.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.5%
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Compare Wetzel County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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