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WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
8
Schools
2,258
Students
$21,746
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 2,258 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,746 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LONG DRAIN SCHOOLPK–08167
NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOLPK–08789
PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06195
SHORT LINE SCHOOLPK–08368
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HUNDRED HIGH SCHOOL09–1294
MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL09–12343
PADEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL07–12163
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL09–12139
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,746+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
17%
63%
State
17.3%
Local (property tax)
63.4%
Federal
19.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,258
Students
—
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,746 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,258 students.
What is the graduation rate for WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $21,746 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS is 44/100. 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.