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MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
4
Schools
1,651
Students
$16,309
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 1,651 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,309 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLPK–08482
PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04388
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PETERSTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08317
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL09–12464
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,309+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
19%
State
65.2%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal
15.5%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,651
Students
—
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,651 students.
What is the graduation rate for MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $16,309 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS is 45/100. 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.