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7.0 avg / 10

Wood County Schools School District

School District · Parkersburg, West Virginia

Students: 11,310
Teachers (FTE): 870

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

24

16 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,900

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#13 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,900

$524 vs West Virginia median

District size

11,310 students

Much larger than West Virginia median

About Wood County Schools

Wood County Schools is a Parkersburg, West Virginia school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 11,310 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $13,900 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Wood County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kanawha Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Wood County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.

The district includes 16 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 45.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.0%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Wood County Schools with test data.

District Details

State
West Virginia
City
Parkersburg
Total Enrollment
11,310
Teachers (FTE)
870
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wood County Schools?

Wood County Schools has 24 schools in total — 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Wood County Schools?

The average composite rating for Wood County Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

Wood County Schools spends $13,900 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Wood County Schools is 13:1.

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

Kanawha Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wood County Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Wood County Schools?

Across schools in Wood County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Wood County Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 24 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
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
45.7%
ELA Proficiency
50.0%

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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