OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS

WHEELING, West Virginia — 13 schools

4,953
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$19,687
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS operates 13 public schools serving 4,953 students, placing it among the smaller districts in West Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 3 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,747 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ohio County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,687 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 46.7% local, 39.5% state, and 13.8% 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 $78,572 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #26 of 56 in West Virginia against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 258.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.0% White, 7.0% African American, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Wheeling Park High School accounts for 30.1% of all OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means OHIO 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

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 12× across entities

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 124 students (lowest) to 1,427 students (highest), a spread of 1,303 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

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 259:1 — 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 OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS is typically wider than the OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 28.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS is typically wider than the OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.8%
Federal
39.5%
State
46.7%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
26 / 56
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ohio 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

$78,572
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 OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS.

White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 7.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 13
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
258.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Wheeling Park High School
1,427
Warwood School
516
Woodsdale Elementary School
405
Triadelphia Middle School
387
Elm Grove Elementary School
299
Ritchie Elementary School
289
Bridge Street Middle School
263
Steenrod Elementary School
256
Madison Elementary School
231
Middle Creek Elementary School
225
Wheeling Middle School
200
Bethlehem Elementary School
125
West Liberty Elementary School
124

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS?

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS has 13 schools, including 1 high, 9 other, 3 middle. Total enrollment is 4,953 students.

How much does OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $19,687 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #26 in West Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS is $78,572 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS?

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS students are 83.0% White, 7.0% African American, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS?

OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #26 out of 56 districts in West Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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