How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jefferson County Schools | Marion County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charles Town, West Virginia | Fairmont, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 8,389 | 7,406 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jefferson County Schools | Marion County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,424 | $14,106 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| State Revenue | 44.5% | 51.4% |
| Local Revenue | 42.0% | 36.0% |
Jefferson County Schools
Federal State Local
Marion County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jefferson County Schools | Marion County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.6% | 90.1% |
| African American | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jefferson County Schools | Marion County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 44 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 357.7:1 | 294.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.2% | 23.9% |
School Types
Jefferson County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Marion County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.