How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brooke County Schools | Mcdowell County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wellsburg, West Virginia | Welch, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 2,479 | 2,537 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brooke County Schools | Mcdowell County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,381 | $15,682 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.0% | 33.2% |
| State Revenue | 37.8% | 38.8% |
| Local Revenue | 47.2% | 28.0% |
Brooke County Schools
Federal State Local
Mcdowell County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brooke County Schools | Mcdowell County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 87.8% |
| African American | 2.1% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brooke County Schools | Mcdowell County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 306:1 | 311:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.6% | 61.7% |
School Types
Brooke County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Mcdowell County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.