Can I use Marshall County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Marshall County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Marshall County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Marshall County?

Start with the 13 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Marshall County Schools & Education

Name: Marshall County, West Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Marshall County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

91/100

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

$9,838

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,773

School Score

91/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 62/100

State Score Position

of 55 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Marshall County

Measured School Summary

Marshall County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 91/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Marshall County spends $9,838 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 47% above the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 27% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Marshall 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

13 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

91/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

4.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,838

$2,065 above the state average

School coverage

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

Marshall County has 13 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Marshall 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.

Dominant-district county

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 29 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.

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

4,239 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 2Other 1

13 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Robust Network of Thirteen Public Schools

Marshall County operates 13 public schools, including eight elementary, two middle, and two high schools. A single district manages this infrastructure, which serves a total enrollment of 4,239 students.

Unified Management Through Marshall County Schools

Marshall County Schools is the sole district, overseeing all 13 schools and 4,239 students. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model for all families.

A Blend of Suburban and Rural Learning

The educational environment is split between seven suburban and six rural schools, with an average school size of 326 students. John Marshall High School is the largest campus with 1,046 students, offering a stark contrast to the county's smaller primary facilities.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Marshall County

Reported Enrollment

4,239

13 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8

Middle2

High2

Other1

1 School District in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

Guide

13 schools

4,239 students enrolled

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13 Public Schools in Marshall County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Marshall County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	GLEN DALE, 26038Suburb: Small	9–12	High	1,046
SHERRARD MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	WHEELING, 26003Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	454
MOUNDSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	MOUNDSVILLE, 26041Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	409
HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	WHEELING, 26003Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	383
MCNINCH PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	MOUNDSVILLE, 26041Suburb: Small	PK–2	Primary	340
CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	CAMERON, 26033Rural: Distant	6–12	High	312
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	MOUNDSVILLE, 26041Suburb: Small	3–5	Primary	279
WASHINGTON LANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	MOUNDSVILLE, 26041Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	279
CAMERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	CAMERON, 26033Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	232
GLEN DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	GLEN DALE, 26038Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	210
CENTER MCMECHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	MCMECHEN, 26041Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	197
SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	DALLAS, 26036Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	52
GATEWAY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER	Record	MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS	MOUNDSVILLE, 26041Suburb: Small	PK–12	Alternative	46

JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

GLEN DALE, 26038 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,046 students

SHERRARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

WHEELING, 26003 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle454 students

MOUNDSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOUNDSVILLE, 26041 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle409 students

HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

WHEELING, 26003 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary383 students

MCNINCH PRIMARY SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOUNDSVILLE, 26041 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–2Primary340 students

CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

CAMERON, 26033 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High312 students

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOUNDSVILLE, 26041 / Suburb: Small

Record3–5Primary279 students

WASHINGTON LANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOUNDSVILLE, 26041 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary279 students

CAMERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

CAMERON, 26033 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary232 students

GLEN DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

GLEN DALE, 26038 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary210 students

CENTER MCMECHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

MCMECHEN, 26041 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary197 students

SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

DALLAS, 26036 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary52 students

GATEWAY ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOUNDSVILLE, 26041 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–12Alternative46 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,838

State avg $7,773

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which West Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Harrison County (98.0%), Ohio County (98.0%), and Putnam County (98.0%) currently lead West Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in West Virginia?

Across West Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,773. The highest current county values are Doddridge County ($12,943), Wetzel County ($11,343), and Tyler County ($10,519). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Marshall County?

Marshall County has a school score of 91/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Marshall County?

The high school graduation rate in Marshall County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Marshall County spend per student?

Marshall County spends $9,838 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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