Top Rankings
Wirt County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 899 students in Wirt County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Wirt County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
3 Schools
701 Schools
# Students
899 Students
246,085 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
18,657 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wirt County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,574 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,852 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,574
$15,982
Spending / Student
$15,852
$15,156
Best Wirt County Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Schoolview
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wirt County Schools?
Wirt County Schools manages 3 public schools serving 899 students.
What is the rank of Wirt County Schools?
Wirt County Schools is ranked #18 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wirt County Schools?
97% of Wirt County Schools students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wirt County Schools?
Wirt County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Wirt County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,852 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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