How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mason County Schools | Upshur County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Point Pleasant, West Virginia | Buckhannon, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,788 | 3,776 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mason County Schools | Upshur County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,880 | $12,908 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.2% | 23.0% |
| State Revenue | 59.3% | 54.3% |
| Local Revenue | 33.5% | 22.7% |
Mason County Schools
Federal State Local
Upshur County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mason County Schools | Upshur County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 97.5% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mason County Schools | Upshur County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 27 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 284.7:1 | 398.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.7% | 28.7% |
School Types
Mason County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Upshur County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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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.