Gateway Achievement Center

Gateway Achievement Center operates as a tiny all-grades campus in Moundsville, West Virginia, run under Marshall County Schools. Current enrollment sits at 38 students spanning grades K through 12. By comparison, West Virginia's public schools average about 212 students each, so Gateway Achievement Center sits 82% below that benchmark.

Gateway Achievement Center is one of 13 schools operated by Marshall County Schools, a district that caters to 4,134 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Gateway Achievement Center reports that nearly all students (97%) are White. Other groups include 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.5:1. The state averages around 12.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, census data for Marshall County shows median household income runs about $59,169, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Marshall County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,134 students), Gateway Achievement Center is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Moundsville Middle School, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 73%: 22 students in 2018 compared to 38 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 5.5:1 in 2018 to 9.5:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.