Monroe County Schools

Summary:

The Monroe County Schools district in West Virginia consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance levels, with some standout schools like James Monroe High School ranking 32nd out of 111 West Virginia high schools and boasting a 92.5% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Peterstown Elementary School struggles with a 0-star rating, indicating significant challenges that need to be addressed.

The data also reveals performance gaps between the schools and state averages on various assessments. For instance, in 2024-2025, the 3rd-grade math proficiency rate at Peterstown Elementary School was 36.8%, compared to the state average of 53%. Additionally, the school performance data shows inconsistent trends over the years, with Mountain View Elementary & Middle School fluctuating in its ranking from 286th to 216th to 236th among West Virginia elementary schools between 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Across the district, spending per student ranges from $10,938 at James Monroe High School to $12,570 at Peterstown Middle School in the 2018-2019 school year. Student-teacher ratios also vary, with James Monroe High School having the highest at 19:1 and Mountain View Elementary & Middle School having the lowest at 12.7:1 in 2023-2024. To fully understand the performance of these schools, additional context, such as student demographics and special programs, would be helpful.

District Detail

9875 Willow Bend Rd
Union, WV 24983-0330

(304) 772-3094

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,611

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)							WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)							WV Assessment Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Peterstown Middle School	Public	5-8	5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw	Peterstown	24963	Monroe County	Monroe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 753-4322	275	20	14.1		265 (96.4%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	46.7	88^th of 168 public middle schools	47.6%		44.9	86^th of 169 public middle schools	49.1%	2			38.5	24.2	30.4	27.9				42.3	41.9	41.8	45.6		26.9	30.9		$12,570	$1,092	$11,478
James Monroe High School	Public	9-12	142 James Monroe Dr	Lindside	24951	Monroe County	Monroe County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 753-5183	460	20	23.0		438 (95.2%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	64.8	32^nd of 111 public high schools	71.2%		68.4	33^rd of 112 public high schools	70.5%	1							18.4							58.6			29.9	$10,938	$1,224	$9,714
Peterstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw	Peterstown	24963	Monroe County	Monroe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 753-4328	420	28	15.2		410 (97.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13.8	339^th of 355 public elementary schools	4.5%		12.6	352^nd of 368 public elementary schools	4.3%	13	36.8	23.0						31.6	35.0									$11,906	$2,115	$9,791
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	121 Mountain View Drive	Union	24983	Monroe County	Monroe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 772-4903	456	37	12.3		426 (93.4%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	41.4	216^th of 355 public elementary schools	39.2%		28.9	286^th of 368 public elementary schools	22.3%	70	39.6	29.7	58.0	21.2	33.3	32.7		41.7	35.1	52.0	55.8	48.7	38.8		32.0	26.5		$12,056	$2,006	$10,051

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mercer County Schools	12.09 mi	27	26^th
Summers County Schools	13.39 mi	6	53^rd
Greenbrier County Schools	20.03 mi	14	24^th
McDowell County Schools	20.84 mi	11	54^th
WV Schools of Diversion & Transition	21.09 mi	26

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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