- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheeling, WV
Sherrard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sherrard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540075000604
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherrard Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 409
- students enrolled
Sherrard Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Wheeling, WV.
School address
District: Marshall County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540075000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sherrard Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 540075000604 · Wheeling, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John Marshall High School (1,048 students)
Sherrard Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sherrard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Marshall
John Marshall High School
1,048 students
- Moundsville Mi
Moundsville Middle School
452 students
- This school 409
Sherrard Middle School
409 students
- Hilltop Elemen 401
Hilltop Elementary School
401 students
- Mcninch Primar 357
Mcninch Primary School
357 students
- Cameron High S 291
Cameron High School
291 students
What this shows Sherrard Middle School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherrard Middle School compares
Sherrard Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,263
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Sherrard Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County Schools reports $18,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherrard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Marshall High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moundsville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcninch Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherrard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sherrard Middle School
How many students attend Sherrard Middle School?
Sherrard Middle School has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheeling, WV. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 1% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherrard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sherrard Middle School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Wheeling, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherrard Middle School?
Sherrard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sherrard Middle School rank among middle schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Wheeling, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wheeling on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall County Schools?
Besides Sherrard Middle School, Marshall County Schools also operates John Marshall High School (1,048 students), Moundsville Middle School (452 students), and Hilltop Elementary School (401 students). See the Marshall County Schools district page for the complete list.