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MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
24
Schools
8,686
Students
$14,274
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
88.9%
Graduation Rate
+2.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 8,686 students across 24 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,274 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08467
PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08568
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08503
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL09–12608
MONTCALM HIGH SCHOOL07–12282
PIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL09–12630
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12983
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SILVER SPRINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–PK380
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,274Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
25%
State
54.8%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal
19.9%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
8,686
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS?
MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS has 24 public schools, serving a total of 8,686 students.
What is the graduation rate for MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 88.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $14,274 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.