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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.

7-year change in Ohio County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,718
-560 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 87%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
7%
was 7%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
2 districts
Enrollment
5,215
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
White
90%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
1%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 13 schools in Ohio County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wheeling Park High SchoolWheelingHigh09-121,427·
Warwood SchoolWheelingElementaryPK-08497·
Woodsdale Elementary SchoolWheelingElementaryPK-05405·
Triadelphia Middle SchoolWheelingMiddle06-08387·
Warwood Elementary SchoolWheelingElementaryPK-05304·
Elm Grove Elementary SchoolWheelingElementaryPK-05299·
Ritchie Elementary SchoolWheelingElementaryPK-05289·
Bridge Street Middle SchoolWheelingMiddle06-08263·
Steenrod Elementary SchoolWheelingElementaryPK-05256·
Madison Elementary SchoolWheelingElementaryPK-05231·
Middle Creek Elementary SchoolTriadelphiaElementaryPK-05225·
Wheeling Middle SchoolWheelingMiddle06-08200·
Warwood Middle SchoolWheelingMiddle06-08183·
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolWheelingElementaryPK-05125·
West Liberty Elementary SchoolWest LibertyElementaryPK-05124·

Cities in Ohio County

Wheeling13 schoolsTriadelphia1 schoolWest Liberty1 school

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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,718 students, decreased 11% from the 5,278 reported in SY 2017-18. 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

How many K-12 schools serve Ohio County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Ohio County, West Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 5,215.
How many high schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County, West Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,427 students.
How many middle schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County, West Virginia has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,033 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County, West Virginia has 10 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,755 students.
What is the largest school district in Ohio County?
Ohio County Schools is the largest school district in Ohio County, serving approximately 4,718 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Ohio County?
Ohio County has roughly 41,582 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Ohio County?
Median household income in Ohio County is $57,094, above the West Virginia average of $56,023. About 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ohio County?
Approximately 33.9% of adults 25 and older in Ohio County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ohio County schools?
Across Ohio County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Ohio County?
Ohio County residents are approximately 90% White, 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Ohio County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data