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6.4 avg / 10

Wetzel County Schools School District

School District · New Martinsville, West Virginia

Students: 2,205
Teachers (FTE): 223

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,536

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.9:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#25 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,536

+$7,112 vs West Virginia median

District size

2,205 students

Smaller than West Virginia median

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 6.4/10, Wetzel County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Short Line School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Wetzel County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 25.0% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 25.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.2%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Wetzel County Schools with test data.

District 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 6.4/10. 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?

Short Line School is the highest-rated school in Wetzel County Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Wetzel County Schools?

Across schools in Wetzel County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
25.0%
ELA Proficiency
37.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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