How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jackson County Schools | Preston County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ripley, West Virginia | Kingwood, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 4,135 | 4,090 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jackson County Schools | Preston County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,226 | $12,793 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| State Revenue | 47.2% | 50.2% |
| Local Revenue | 36.8% | 30.1% |
Jackson County Schools
Federal State Local
Preston County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jackson County Schools | Preston County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 98.2% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jackson County Schools | Preston County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 457.2:1 | 322.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.7% | 34.6% |
School Types
Jackson County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Preston County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.