Wetzel County Schools

333 Foundry Street
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wetzel County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,189 students in Wetzel County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Wetzel County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
11 Schools
684 Schools
# Students
2,189 Students
242,650 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
18,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wetzel County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#35 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
34%
35%
41%
24%
28%
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
96%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,980 is higher than the state median of $16,208. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,526 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,980
$16,208
Spending / Student
$22,526
$15,371

Best Wetzel County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Short Line School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9817 Shortline Hwy
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Maple Ave
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
New Martinsville School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 E Benjamin Dr
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
Gr: PK-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Lumberjack Ln
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Long Drain School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3538 Long Drain Rd.
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Hundred High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3490 Hornet Highway
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #88.
Paden City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N 2nd Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
44 Lumberjack Ln
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Rank: n/an/a
601 Maple Ave
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
Rank: n/an/a
Wetzel County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2213 Mountaineer Hwy
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wetzel County Schools?
Wetzel County Schools manages 11 public schools serving 2,189 students.
What is the rank of Wetzel County Schools?
Wetzel County Schools is ranked #37 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wetzel County Schools?
96% of Wetzel County Schools students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wetzel County Schools?
Wetzel County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Wetzel County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,526 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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