MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

MOUNDSVILLE, West Virginia — 13 schools

4,239
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$18,348
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS operates 13 public schools serving 4,239 students, placing it among the smaller districts in West Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 2 middle, 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,134 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marshall County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,348 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 75.1% local, 14.9% state, and 10.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $87,017 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #14 of 56 in West Virginia against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (26 AP courses district-wide), a 280.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

John Marshall High School accounts for 25.4% of all MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 28× across entities

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 38 students (lowest) to 1,048 students (highest), a spread of 1,010 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS is typically wider than the MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 33.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.0%
Federal
14.9%
State
75.1%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
14 / 56
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Marshall County county, where this district is located.

$683
Studio/mo
$816
1 BR/mo
$991
2 BR/mo
$1,277
3 BR/mo
$1,413
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,017
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS.

White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 13
Schools with AP
26 AP courses total
280.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
John Marshall High School
1,048
Moundsville Middle School
452
Sherrard Middle School
409
Hilltop Elementary School
401
Mcninch Primary School
357
Cameron High School
291
Central Elementary School
260
Cameron Elementary School
236
Washington Lands Elementary School
218
Glen Dale Elementary School
206
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
160
Sand Hill Elementary School
58
Gateway Achievement Center
38

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS has 13 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 8 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,239 students.

How much does MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $18,348 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #14 in West Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS is $87,017 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marshall County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS students are 94.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS?

MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #14 out of 56 districts in West Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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