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Pocahontas County Schools School District

404 Old Buckeye Road
Buckeye, WV 24924
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Pocahontas County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 921 students in Pocahontas County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Pocahontas County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
921 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pocahontas County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
34%
38%
41%
30-34%
28%
(21-22)
85-89%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
98%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,255 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,441 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,255
$15,963
Spending / Student
$18,441
$15,138

Best Pocahontas County Schools School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
926 5th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Marlinton Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Copperhead Way
Buckeye, WV 24924
(304) 799-6773
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
271 Warrior Way
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6564
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Green Bank Elementary-middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5917 Potomac Highlands Trl
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pocahontas County Schools School District?
Pocahontas County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 921 students.
What is the rank of Pocahontas County Schools School District?
Pocahontas County Schools School District is ranked #19 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County Schools School District?
98% of Pocahontas County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocahontas County Schools School District?
Pocahontas County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Pocahontas County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,441 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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