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MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
9
Schools
3,719
Students
$13,594
Per-Pupil Spend
-5% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
95.6%
Graduation Rate
+9.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 3,719 students across 9 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,594 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BURCH PK8PK–08471
DINGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05132
GILBERT PK8PK–08425
KERMIT PRE K8PK–08309
LENORE PK8 SCHOOLPK–08416
MATEWAN PK8PK–08422
WILLIAMSON PK8PK–08527
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MINGO CENTRAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL09–12635
TUG VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL09–12382
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,594Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
22%
State
55.0%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal
22.9%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (22%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,719
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.6%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.6% graduation rate — 9.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS?
MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,719 students.
What is the graduation rate for MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 95.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $13,594 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS is 41/100. 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.