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Wetzel County

West Virginia · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 2,258 students, in a county of 14,078 residents.

Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
2,258
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,836
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.3%
Below West Virginia avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS
2,258 students · 1 district in Wetzel County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wetzel 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
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.2% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOLNew MartinsvilleElementaryPK-08789·
SHORT LINE SCHOOLReaderElementaryPK-08368·
MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOLNew MartinsvilleHigh09-12343·
PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPaden CityElementaryPK-06195·
LONG DRAIN SCHOOLMetzElementaryPK-08167·
PADEN CITY HIGH SCHOOLPaden CityHigh07-12163·
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLPine GroveHigh09-12139·
HUNDRED HIGH SCHOOLHundredHigh09-1294·
WETZEL COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTERNew MartinsvilleNot reportedM -M ··

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Wetzel County?
Wetzel County, West Virginia has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,258 students.
How many high schools are in Wetzel County?
Wetzel County, West Virginia has 4 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Wetzel County?
WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Wetzel County, serving approximately 2,258 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Wetzel County?
Wetzel County, West Virginia has a population of approximately 14,078, with a median age of 45. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wetzel County?
Median household income in Wetzel County is $56,836, above the West Virginia average of $56,023. About 12.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wetzel County?
Approximately 17.1% of adults 25 and older in Wetzel County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wetzel County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.3% of students in Wetzel County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the West Virginia county average of -0.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wetzel County schools?
Across Wetzel County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wetzel County?
Wetzel County residents are approximately 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wetzel County is owner-occupied?
Wetzel County has about 7,297 housing units, of which roughly 83.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data