Total enrollment
4,718
-346 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Ohio County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Ohio County, West Virginia comes in at 15 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 5,215 students, with a county median household income near $57,094. By grade band, the county runs 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Ohio County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Ohio County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In West Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,215 | #14 of 49 | #1,293 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #14 of 49 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #8 of 49 | #536 of 2,655 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.7% | #8 of 47 | #1,847 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.
Ohio County school rankings
Residents
41,582
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
2 districts
Enrollment
5,215
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,094
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
10
2,755 students
Middle
4
1,033 students
High
1
1,427 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ohio County Schools
4,718 students · 2 districts in Ohio County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Ohio 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+
33.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
19.4% under 18
Test scores in Ohio County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- West Liberty Elementary School· 64.5%
- Ritchie Elementary School· 57.0%
- Steenrod Elementary School· 57.0%
- Wheeling Park High School· 57.0%
- Triadelphia Middle School· 56.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Warwood School· 34.0%
- Madison Elementary School· 37.0%
- Elm Grove Elementary School· 42.0%
- Middle Creek Elementary School· 42.0%
- Bethlehem Elementary School· 44.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Park High School | Wheeling | High | 09-12 | 1,427 | · |
| Warwood School | Wheeling | Elementary | PK-08 | 497 | · |
| Woodsdale Elementary School | Wheeling | Elementary | PK-05 | 405 | · |
| Triadelphia Middle School | Wheeling | Middle | 06-08 | 387 | · |
| Warwood Elementary School | Wheeling | Elementary | PK-05 | 304 | · |
| Elm Grove Elementary School | Wheeling | Elementary | PK-05 | 299 | · |
| Ritchie Elementary School | Wheeling | Elementary | PK-05 | 289 | · |
| Bridge Street Middle School | Wheeling | Middle | 06-08 | 263 | · |
| Steenrod Elementary School | Wheeling | Elementary | PK-05 | 256 | · |
| Madison Elementary School | Wheeling | Elementary | PK-05 | 231 | · |
| Middle Creek Elementary School | Triadelphia | Elementary | PK-05 | 225 | · |
| Wheeling Middle School | Wheeling | Middle | 06-08 | 200 | · |
| Warwood Middle School | Wheeling | Middle | 06-08 | 183 | · |
| Bethlehem Elementary School | Wheeling | Elementary | PK-05 | 125 | · |
| West Liberty Elementary School | West Liberty | Elementary | PK-05 | 124 | · |
Cities in Ohio County
About Ohio County
Ohio County is a low-population county of about 41,582 residents in West Virginia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 5,215 students across 15 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,094, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Ohio County consists of 10 elementary schools (2,755 students), 4 middle schools (1,033), and 1 high school (1,427).
Ohio County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,718 students across Ohio County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,718 students, decreased 7% from the 5,064 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Ohio County added 1 school, going from 13 to 14.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Ohio 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