Monongalia County Schools

The Monongalia County Schools district in West Virginia is home to 17 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 5 out of 55 in the state and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a strong educational system.

Among the standout schools in the district are Morgantown High School and University High School, which are the top-performing high schools in the district and ranked in the top 10 high schools statewide. At the middle school level, Mountaineer Middle School is the top performer, ranked 1st out of 169 middle schools in the state. Among the elementary schools, Cheat Lake Elementary, Ridgedale Elementary, and North Elementary are standouts, all ranked in the top 50 elementary schools statewide.

The schools in the Monongalia County Schools district generally perform well above the state averages on the West Virginia Assessments, with some schools like Morgantown High School having significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like English Language Arts. However, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, particularly at the elementary level. Additionally, the racial diversity of the schools varies greatly, with some schools being predominantly White and others having more diverse student populations, which could be an area for further exploration.