Pocahontas County Schools

The Pocahontas County Schools district in West Virginia consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools generally perform better than the state average on academic assessments, with some standout schools like Marlinton Middle School and Hillsboro Elementary School exceeding the state by a wide margin.

Pocahontas County High School ranks 40th out of 112 West Virginia high schools and has a 3-star rating, with above-average test scores compared to the state. The district's middle school, Marlinton Middle School, is a standout performer, ranking 25th out of 169 West Virginia middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. Meanwhile, Hillsboro Elementary School is another high-performing school, ranking 45th out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools and also earning a 4-star rating.

The schools in Pocahontas County Schools have relatively high spending per student, ranging from $14,781 to $17,066, and low student-teacher ratios, from 8.5 to 12.1 students per teacher. However, the district's student population is overwhelmingly white, with 98-99% of students identifying as such, which may warrant further investigation into the district's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.