For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,776 students in Upshur County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Upshur County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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 11% (majority Black).
Upshur County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.21
# American Indian Students
2 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
31 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
3,654 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
97%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
254
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
255
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
266
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
255
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
270
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
266
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
322
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
325
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
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 $13,032 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 $12,959 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 Upshur County Schools School District?
Upshur County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,776 students.
What is the rank of Upshur County Schools School District?
Upshur County Schools School District is ranked #53 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County Schools School District?
97% of Upshur County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upshur County Schools School District?
Upshur County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Upshur County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,959 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: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,776 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in WV)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
