TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS

PARSONS, West Virginia — 3 schools

961
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,289
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS operates 3 public schools serving 961 students, placing it among the smaller districts in West Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 918 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tucker County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,289 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 31.2% local, 58.6% state, and 10.2% 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 $76,505 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #11 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 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 306:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.8% White, 1.3% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School accounts for 49.0% of all TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 189 students (lowest) to 450 students (highest), a spread of 261 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 306:1 — 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 TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS is typically wider than the TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 32.7% — 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?

10.2%
Federal
58.6%
State
31.2%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
11 / 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 Tucker County county, where this district is located.

$667
Studio/mo
$699
1 BR/mo
$869
2 BR/mo
$1,209
3 BR/mo
$1,458
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,505
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 3 schools in TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS.

White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
306:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School
450
Tucker County High School
279
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School
189

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS?

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 961 students.

How much does TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $15,289 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #11 in West Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS is $76,505 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS?

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

What is the demographic composition of TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS?

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS students are 96.8% White, 1.3% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS?

TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #11 out of 56 districts in West Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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