Total enrollment
11,438
+325 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Monongalia County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Across 21 public schools, Monongalia County, West Virginia serves roughly 11,438 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 9 residents. The level mix is 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Monongalia County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
19
+2 (+12%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Monongalia County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11,438 | #3 of 49 | #734 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 19 | #10 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #42 of 49 | #1,667 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.2% | #6 of 47 | #1,800 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Monongalia County school rankings
Residents
107,163
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
21
3 districts
Enrollment
11,438
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,346
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
11
5,416 students
Middle
4
2,269 students
High
4
3,457 students
Combined / other
2
296 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Monongalia County Schools
11,193 students · 3 districts in Monongalia County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Monongalia County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
48.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
33
16.1% under 18
Test scores in Monongalia County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 17 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Morgantown High School· 73.0%
- University High School· 68.0%
- Cheat Lake Elementary School· 63.0%
- North Elementary School· 62.0%
- Mountaineer Middle School· 60.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Mason Dixon Elementary· 22.0%
- Westwood Middle School· 33.0%
- Mylan Park Elementary School· 37.0%
- Skyview Elementary School· 37.0%
- Clay-Battelle High School· 42.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown High School | Morgantown | High | 09-12 | 1,754 | · |
| University High School | Morgantown | High | 09-12 | 1,371 | · |
| South Middle School | Morgantown | Middle | 06-08 | 784 | · |
| Cheat Lake Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 754 | · |
| Mountainview Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 645 | · |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 642 | · |
| Mountaineer Middle School | Morgantown | Middle | 06-08 | 640 | · |
| North Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 586 | · |
| Suncrest Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 568 | · |
| Brookhaven Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 550 | · |
| Ridgedale Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 536 | · |
| Suncrest Middle School | Morgantown | Middle | 06-08 | 499 | · |
| Mylan Park Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 457 | · |
| Skyview Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 373 | · |
| Westwood Middle School | Morgantown | Middle | 06-08 | 346 | · |
| Clay-Battelle High School | Blacksville | High | 06-12 | 332 | · |
| Mason Dixon Elementary | Blacksville | Elementary | PK-05 | 305 | · |
| West Virginia Academy | Morgantown | Combined | PK-11 | 245 | · |
| EXCEL Center | Morgantown | Combined | PK-12 | 51 | · |
| Monongalia Technical Education Center | Morgantown | High | 09-12 | · | · |
| Wisdom Academy | Morgantown | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Monongalia County
About Monongalia County
In West Virginia, Monongalia County is a medium-population county of about 107,163 residents. 21 public schools across the county teaches about 11,438 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,346, about 49% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% meaningfully above the West Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, Monongalia County consists of 11 elementary schools (5,416 students), 4 middle schools (2,269), 4 high schools (3,457), and 2 combined or other schools.
Monongalia County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 11,193 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,438 students, increased 3% from the 11,113 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Monongalia County added 2 schools, going from 17 to 19.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Monongalia County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data