Top Rankings
Ohio County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,852 students in Ohio County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Ohio County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
15 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
4,852 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
385 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ohio County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Graduation Rate
98%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
83%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,446 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,000 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,446
$15,963
Spending / Student
$18,000
$15,138
Best Ohio County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ritchie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 Wood St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0372
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
745 Van Meter Way
West Liberty, WV 26074
(304) 336-7221
West Liberty, WV 26074
(304) 336-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Steenrod Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Clarks Ln
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0356
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22 Chapel Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
Middle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
579 Middle Creek Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 243-0369
Triadelphia, WV 26059
(304) 243-0369
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Woodsdale Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bethany Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0378
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Mil Acres Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0363
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0366
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #99.
Triadelphia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Wheeling Park High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,492 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridge Street Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Junior Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1212.
Wheeling Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Chapline St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #1313.
Warwood School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Viking Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Richland Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0375
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Viking Drive
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0395
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0395
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ohio County Schools School District?
Ohio County Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,852 students.
What is the rank of Ohio County Schools School District?
Ohio County Schools School District is ranked #4 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio County Schools School District?
83% of Ohio County Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ohio County Schools School District?
Ohio County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Ohio County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,000 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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