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WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
24
Schools
11,663
Students
$13,290
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
91.6%
Graduation Rate
+5.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 11,663 students across 24 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,290 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 (24)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLENNERHASSETT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08509
EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08575
HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08432
JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08494
VAN DEVENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08311
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PARKERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL09–121,651
PARKERSBURG SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL09–121,454
WILLIAMSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL06–12671
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,290Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
31%
State
52.9%
Local (property tax)
31.1%
Federal
16.0%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
11,663
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.6%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.6% graduation rate — 5.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
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 WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS?
WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS has 24 public schools, serving a total of 11,663 students.
What is the graduation rate for WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 91.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $13,290 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in WOOD 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.