How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mercer County Schools | Putnam County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Princeton, West Virginia | Winfield, West Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 8,686 | 8,993 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mercer County Schools | Putnam County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,583 | $13,757 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.9% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 54.8% | 48.4% |
| Local Revenue | 25.3% | 38.9% |
Mercer County Schools
Federal State Local
Putnam County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mercer County Schools | Putnam County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.0% | 94.0% |
| African American | 7.5% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mercer County Schools | Putnam County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 42 | 45 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 266.8:1 | 307.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 26.4% |
School Types
Mercer County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
Putnam 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.