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RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
5
Schools
1,243
Students
$17,693
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 1,243 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,693 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CREED COLLINS ELEMENTARYPK–04214
HARRISVILLE ELEMENTARYPK–04219
SMITHVILLE ELEMENTARYPK–0493
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RITCHIE COUNTY MIDDLE05–08330
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RITCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL09–12387
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,693+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
60%
State
24.5%
Local (property tax)
59.9%
Federal
15.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,243
Students
—
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,693 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,243 students.
What is the graduation rate for RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $17,693 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS is 43/100. 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.