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

No. Use the Monongalia 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 Monongalia 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 Monongalia County?

Start with the 19 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Monongalia County Schools & Education

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

Monongalia County, West Virginia

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

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,888

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,773

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 62/100

State Score Position

#25

of 55 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Monongalia County

Measured School Summary

Monongalia County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,888 per pupil, Monongalia County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 3% above the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Monongalia 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

19 public schools and 2 districts 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

64/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #25 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

0.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,888

$115 above the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Monongalia County has 19 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Monongalia 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

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#25

of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 95% 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.

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

11,297 students

Elementary 10Middle 4High 3Other 1

18 listed schools in this county slice.

West Virginia Academy

Other grade structure

306 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 18 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 Monongalia County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Monongalia County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Monongalia 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 Large and Diverse Educational Network

Monongalia County features 19 public schools, including ten elementary and four middle schools. The system is the largest in the region, with a total enrollment of 11,603 students.

A Choice Between Traditional and Charter Schools

Monongalia County Schools manages 18 schools and 11,297 students, while the West Virginia Academy serves 306 students as the county's sole charter school. Charter enrollment accounts for approximately 5.3% of the total school landscape.

Urban Centers and Large Campus Sizes

With eight schools in city locales and an average size of 645 students, this county feels much more urban than its neighbors. Morgantown High School is the county's largest, enrolling a massive 1,859 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Monongalia County

Reported Enrollment

11,603

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle4

High3

Other2

2 School Districts in Monongalia County

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia Academy

1 school

306 students

19 Public Schools in Monongalia County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; 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 Monongalia County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
MORGANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26501City: Small	9–12	High	1,859
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26508Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,362
CHEAT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26508Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	770
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26501City: Small	6–8	Middle	755
MOUNTAINVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26508City: Small	PK–5	Primary	703
MOUNTAINEER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26505City: Small	6–8	Middle	619
EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26505City: Small	PK–5	Primary	586
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26505City: Small	PK–5	Primary	584
BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26508Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	571
SUNCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26505Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	567
RIDGEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26508Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	525
SUNCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26505City: Small	6–8	Middle	501
MYLAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26501Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	452
SKYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26501Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	427
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26501Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	363
CLAY-BATTELLE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	BLACKSVILLE, 26521Rural: Distant	6–12	High	341
MASON-DIXON ELEMENTARY	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	BLACKSVILLE, 26521Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	312
West Virginia Academy	Record	West Virginia Academy	Morgantown, 26505Suburb: Small	PK–9	Charter	306
MONONGALIA TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER	Record	MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS	MORGANTOWN, 26501City: Small	—	Vocational	—

MORGANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26501 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,859 students

UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26508 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,362 students

CHEAT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26508 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary770 students

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26501 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle755 students

MOUNTAINVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26508 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary703 students

MOUNTAINEER MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26505 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle619 students

EASTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26505 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary586 students

NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26505 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary584 students

BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26508 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary571 students

SUNCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26505 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary567 students

RIDGEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26508 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary525 students

SUNCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26505 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle501 students

MYLAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26501 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary452 students

SKYVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26501 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary427 students

WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26501 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle363 students

CLAY-BATTELLE HIGH SCHOOL

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

BLACKSVILLE, 26521 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High341 students

MASON-DIXON ELEMENTARY

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

BLACKSVILLE, 26521 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary312 students

West Virginia Academy

Morgantown, 26505 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–9Charter306 students

MONONGALIA TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER

MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

MORGANTOWN, 26501 / City: Small

RecordVocationalEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,888

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 Monongalia County?

Monongalia County has a school score of 64/100, which is a midrange 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 Monongalia County?

The high school graduation rate in Monongalia County is 92.0%, 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 Monongalia County spend per student?

Monongalia County spends $7,888 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Monongalia County, West Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Monongalia County, West Virginia?

Monongalia County features 19 public schools, including ten elementary and four middle schools. The system is the largest in the region, with a total enrollment of 11,603 students.

What are the major school districts in Monongalia County, West Virginia?

What is the school experience like in Monongalia County?

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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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