Doddridge County Schools & Education
Doddridge County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
97/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,943
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
97/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#1
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Doddridge County
Measured School Summary
Doddridge County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 97/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,943 per pupil, Doddridge County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 56% above the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 67% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Doddridge County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
97/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,943
$5,170 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Doddridge County has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Doddridge County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Doddridge County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#1
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 35 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,119 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Doddridge County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Doddridge County, West Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small, Focused Education Infrastructure
Doddridge County operates a streamlined system of four public schools serving 1,119 total students. This infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. All four facilities are managed by a single unified district.
The Doddridge County School District
Doddridge County Schools serves as the sole provider for the area's 1,119 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with 100% of enrollment occurring in traditional public schools. This centralization allows for a consistent educational path from preschool through graduation.
A Close-Knit, Entirely Rural Experience
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent community atmosphere across all four campuses. The average school size is 280 students, ranging from Doddridge County Middle School with 328 students to the Preschool Center with 164. This smaller scale ensures that most students receive personalized attention from staff.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Doddridge County
Reported Enrollment
1,119
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Doddridge County
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
4 Public Schools in Doddridge County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DODDRIDGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEST UNION, 26456Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 328 |
| DODDRIDGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEST UNION, 26456Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 327 |
| DODDRIDGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEST UNION, 26456Rural: Remote | 1–4 | Primary | 300 |
| DODDRIDGE COUNTY PRESCHOOL CENTER | Record | DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS | WEST UNION, 26456Rural: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 164 |
DODDRIDGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
WEST UNION, 26456 / Rural: Remote
DODDRIDGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
WEST UNION, 26456 / Rural: Remote
DODDRIDGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
WEST UNION, 26456 / Rural: Remote
DODDRIDGE COUNTY PRESCHOOL CENTER
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
WEST UNION, 26456 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,943
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Doddridge County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Doddridge County, West Virginia?
Doddridge County operates a streamlined system of four public schools serving 1,119 total students. This infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. All four facilities are managed by a single unified district.
What are the major school districts in Doddridge County, West Virginia?
Doddridge County Schools serves as the sole provider for the area's 1,119 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with 100% of enrollment occurring in traditional public schools. This centralization allows for a consistent educational path from preschool through graduation.
What is the school experience like in Doddridge County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent community atmosphere across all four campuses. The average school size is 280 students, ranging from Doddridge County Middle School with 328 students to the Preschool Center with 164. This smaller scale ensures that most students receive personalized attention from staff.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.