Total enrollment
1,611
-193 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Monroe County
West Virginia · Public K-12
5 public K-12 schools operate inside Monroe County, with roughly 1,611 students enrolled, an average of 322 per campus. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Monroe County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,611
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,750
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
876 students
Middle
1
275 students
High
2
460 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Monroe County Schools
1,611 students · 2 districts in Monroe County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe 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+
15.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Monroe County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe High School | Lindside | High | 09-12 | 460 | · |
| Mountain View Elementary & Middle School | Union | Elementary | PK-08 | 456 | · |
| Peterstown Elementary School | Peterstown | Elementary | PK-04 | 420 | · |
| Peterstown Middle School | Peterstown | Middle | 05-08 | 275 | · |
| Monroe County Vocational Center | Lindside | High | 09-12 | · | · |
Cities in Monroe County
About Monroe County
In West Virginia, Monroe County is a thinly populated county of about 12,386 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 1,611 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,750, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the school-mix side, Monroe County comprises 2 elementary schools (876 students), 1 middle school (275), and 2 high schools (460).
The largest single district in Monroe County is Monroe County Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,611 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 11%: 1,804 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,611 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Monroe County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. 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