- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth, WV
Wirt County High School
Federal NCES profile for Wirt County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540159001140
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wirt County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 275
- students enrolled
Wirt County High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wirt County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elizabeth, WV.
School address
District: Wirt County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540159001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wirt County High School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 540159001140 · Elizabeth, WV High · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Wirt County Primary Center (328 students)
Wirt County High School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wirt County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wirt County Pr
Wirt County Primary Center
328 students
- This school
Wirt County High School
275 students
- Wirt County Mi
Wirt County Middle School
263 students
What this shows Wirt County High School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wirt County High School compares
Wirt County High 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
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
$16,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.5, Wirt County High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Wirt County Schools reports $16,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wirt County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirt County Primary Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wirt County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wirt County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wirt County High School
How many students attend Wirt County High School?
Wirt County High School has 275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth, WV. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wirt County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wirt County High School is 11.5:1, which is 12% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wirt County High School?
The largest demographic group at Wirt County High School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wirt County High School?
Wirt County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Wirt County High School rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Wirt County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elizabeth, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wirt County Schools?
Besides Wirt County High School, Wirt County Schools also operates Wirt County Primary Center (328 students) and Wirt County Middle School (263 students). See the Wirt County Schools district page for the complete list.