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Wirt County Schools & Education

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

87.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,807

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,773

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 62/100

State Score Position

#46

of 55 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Wirt County

Measured School Summary

Wirt County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,807 per pupil, Wirt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 25% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Wirt 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

3 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

46/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #46 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

87.0%

5.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,807

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

3

1 district 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

Wirt County has 3 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.

Parent decision brief

What Wirt 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

Wirt 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

#46

of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below 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.

WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

927 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Wirt 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 Wirt 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 Focused Three-School Campus System

Wirt County features a streamlined educational landscape with exactly one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This centralized system serves 927 students within the Wirt County Schools district.

Unified District, Single Focus

Wirt County Schools is the only district in the county, managing all 927 students in its three specialized buildings. As a traditional public district with no charter schools, it remains the heart of the local community.

Small-Scale Rural Education

All three schools in the county are situated in rural locales, creating a consistent environment as students progress through the grades. Enrollment is evenly spread, with the Wirt County Primary Center being the largest at 338 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Wirt County

Reported Enrollment

927

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Wirt County

WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS

3 schools
927 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Wirt 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 data

Level

Showing 3 of 3 matching schools

WIRT COUNTY PRIMARY CENTER

WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELIZABETH, 26143 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary338 students

WIRT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELIZABETH, 26143 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High295 students

WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELIZABETH, 26143 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle294 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,807

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 Wirt County?
Wirt County has a school score of 46/100, 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 Wirt County?
The high school graduation rate in Wirt County is 87.0%, which is below 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 Wirt County spend per student?
Wirt County spends $7,807 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 Wirt County, West Virginia — FAQ

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

Wirt County features a streamlined educational landscape with exactly one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This centralized system serves 927 students within the Wirt County Schools district.

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

Wirt County Schools is the only district in the county, managing all 927 students in its three specialized buildings. As a traditional public district with no charter schools, it remains the heart of the local community.

What is the school experience like in Wirt County?

All three schools in the county are situated in rural locales, creating a consistent environment as students progress through the grades. Enrollment is evenly spread, with the Wirt County Primary Center being the largest at 338 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.