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MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
13
Schools
4,239
Students
$18,348
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
93.7%
Graduation Rate
+7.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 4,239 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,348 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MOUNDSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08409
SHERRARD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08454
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL06–12312
JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,046
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GATEWAY ACHIEVEMENT CENTERPK–1246
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,348+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
75%
State
14.9%
Local (property tax)
75.1%
Federal
10.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
4,239
Students
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.7%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.7% graduation rate — 7.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,348 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS has 13 public schools, serving a total of 4,239 students.
What is the graduation rate for MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 93.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $18,348 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS is 46/100. 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.