Wirt County Schools

The Wirt County Schools district in West Virginia consists of three schools: Wirt County Primary Center (elementary), Wirt County Middle School, and Wirt County High School. The district's standout performer is Wirt County Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 35-48 middle schools in the state and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Wirt County High School is the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom half of West Virginia high schools and earning only a 2-star rating.

The student population across the district is predominantly white, with the highest percentage of minority students (4.07%) at Wirt County High School. Academically, Wirt County Middle School students outperform the state average in math and English language arts, while Wirt County High School students underperform the state average in math, English language arts, and science.

Interestingly, Wirt County High School has significantly higher per-student spending ($14,840) compared to the elementary and middle schools ($12,027 and $12,001, respectively), but this does not translate into better academic outcomes. The data suggests that Wirt County Schools have some strong-performing schools, particularly at the middle school level, but also face challenges in ensuring consistent academic excellence across all grade levels and addressing potential equity concerns.