Mercer County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,686 students in Mercer County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Mercer County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Mercer County Schools School District, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.21
# American Indian Students
4 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
777 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
9%
4%
# White Students
7,141 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
82%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
641 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
617
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
669
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
656
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
624
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
542
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
667
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
603
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
639
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
631
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
634
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
778
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
654
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
491
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
481
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,514 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Mercer County Schools School District?
Mercer County Schools School District manages 25 public schools serving 8,686 students.
What is the rank of Mercer County Schools School District?
Mercer County Schools School District is ranked #26 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County Schools School District?
82% of Mercer County Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mercer County Schools School District?
Mercer County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Mercer County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,514 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 25 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,686 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in WV)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
