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GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
4
Schools
1,615
Students
$15,256
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
86.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 1,615 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,256 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MAYSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06176
PETERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06637
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL07–12616
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
UNION EDUCATIONAL COMPLEXPK–12186
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,256Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
38%
State
33.4%
Local (property tax)
38.1%
Federal
28.5%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (29%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,615
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.3%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
29% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS?
GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,615 students.
What is the graduation rate for GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 86.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $15,256 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.