Pleasants County Schools & Education
Pleasants County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
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
$7,772
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#13
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pleasants County
Measured School Summary
Pleasants County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,772 per pupil, Pleasants County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pleasants 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
5 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #13 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,772
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
5
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
Pleasants County has 5 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 Pleasants 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
Pleasants 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
#13
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 80% 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.
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
1,086 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Pleasants 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?
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 Pleasants 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.
Efficient Schooling in Pleasants County
Pleasants County maintains five public schools serving over 1,000 students in a single district. The infrastructure provides two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Strong Success at State Funding Levels
The county reports a high 97.0% graduation rate, well above the 87% national average. Per-pupil spending of $7,772 aligns perfectly with the West Virginia state average.
Pleasants County Schools District
Pleasants County Schools manages the entire student population of 1,086. The district currently operates without any charter school alternatives.
A Welcoming Town School Atmosphere
Four of the five schools are located in town settings, making the district feel more centralized than many rural WV counties. St. Marys High School is the largest campus, enrolling 324 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Pleasants County
Reported Enrollment
1,086
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Pleasants County
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
5 Public Schools in Pleasants 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS | ST. MARYS, 26170Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 324 |
| PLEASANTS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS | BELMONT, 26134Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 293 |
| BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS | BELMONT, 26134Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 235 |
| ST. MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS | ST. MARYS, 26170Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 234 |
| MID OHIO VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE | Record | PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS | ST. MARYS, 26170Town: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
ST. MARYS, 26170 / Rural: Fringe
PLEASANTS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
BELMONT, 26134 / Town: Distant
BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
BELMONT, 26134 / Town: Distant
ST. MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
ST. MARYS, 26170 / Town: Distant
MID OHIO VALLEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
PLEASANTS COUNTY SCHOOLS
ST. MARYS, 26170 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,772
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Pleasants County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pleasants County, West Virginia?
Pleasants County maintains five public schools serving over 1,000 students in a single district. The infrastructure provides two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
How do schools in Pleasants County perform academically?
The county reports a high 97.0% graduation rate, well above the 87% national average. Per-pupil spending of $7,772 aligns perfectly with the West Virginia state average.
What are the major school districts in Pleasants County, West Virginia?
Pleasants County Schools manages the entire student population of 1,086. The district currently operates without any charter school alternatives.
What is the school experience like in Pleasants County?
Four of the five schools are located in town settings, making the district feel more centralized than many rural WV counties. St. Marys High School is the largest campus, enrolling 324 students.
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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.