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Calhoun 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 4 public schools serving 832 students in Calhoun County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Calhoun County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools
701 Schools
# Students
832 Students
246,085 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
18,657 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Calhoun County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,391 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,730
$15,982
Spending / Student
$17,391
$15,156
Best Calhoun County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3254 N Calhoun Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Gr: PK-4 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Arnoldsburg School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Spring Run Rd
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Gr: PK-4 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Middle/high School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Underwood Cir
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Gr: 5-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun-gilmer Career Center
Vocational School
5260 E Little Kanawha Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun County Schools?
Calhoun County Schools manages 4 public schools serving 832 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun County Schools?
Calhoun County Schools is ranked #23 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 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 Calhoun County Schools?
97% of Calhoun County Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun County Schools?
Calhoun County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Calhoun County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,391 is higher than the state median of $15,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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