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Cottageville Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Cottageville Elementary School is a small, welcoming school in Cottageville, WV, serving 161 students in grades PK-5 as part of the top-rated Jackson County Schools district.

Cottageville has experienced one of the most remarkable turnarounds in the state. Just a few years ago, the school ranked in the middle of the pack, but it has since climbed to 21st out of 355 elementary schools in West Virginia—a jump of 180 positions. The school now holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 94th percentile statewide. The most impressive story here is in mathematics: 80% of all students are proficient, which is more than double the state average of 39.4%. This strength holds across every grade level, with 5th graders achieving an 83.3% proficiency rate. The school also shines in English Language Arts, particularly in 4th grade, where 86.4% of students meet proficiency standards—far exceeding the district average of 58.6%. While science scores are the relative weak point, they still beat the state average. Perhaps most notably, Cottageville ranks 9th in the entire state for its success with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, proving that the school delivers excellent results for every child, regardless of circumstance.

When compared to nearby schools, Cottageville stands out dramatically. Its 80% math proficiency rate is more than double that of Pt. Pleasant Intermediate (34.4%) in neighboring Mason County, and it even surpasses the best-performing Mason County school, Roosevelt Elementary School (58.8%). Within Jackson County, Cottageville matches the math performance of Gilmore Elementary School and exceeds its ELA scores, while outperforming the larger Ripley Elementary School and Ravenswood Grade School. With a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than most peers, Cottageville offers a supportive, resource-rich environment where students thrive academically.

161

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,212

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

270 2nd St
Cottageville, WV 25239-8884

(304) 372-7330

District: Jackson County Schools

Students who attend Cottageville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ravenswood Middle School
	Ripley Middle School
High:	Ravenswood High School
	Ripley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

0.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 65th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (71% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of West Virginia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg53%

West Virginia avg44%

21^st of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 7Elementary Schools in the Jackson County Schools

1^st of 55Jackson County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	90.2	21 of 355	94.1%	★★★★★
2025	75.8	60 of 355	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	87.3	30 of 368	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	44.6	201 of 368	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.7	132 of 375	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.6	93 of 380	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	76.4	63 of 383	83.6%	★★★★☆
2018	62.2	137 of 392	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.5	232 of 399	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.3	142 of 402	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.1	220 of 408	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	63.7	110 of 422	73.9%	★★★★☆
2013	62.6	123 of 428	71.3%	★★★★☆
2012	32.1	335 of 426	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	57.3	147 of 426	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.8	193 of 427	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	42.2	272 of 420	35.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.6	20 of 300	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	68.3	69 of 302	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	72.4	57 of 316	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	47.0	168 of 317	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	96.2	1 of 339	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	63.6	110 of 366	69.9%	★★★★☆
2017	45.2	222 of 381	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	91.8	10 of 315	96.8%	★★★★★
2025	70.4	65 of 328	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	74.6	48 of 336	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	40.0	213 of 333	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.9	130 of 347	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.8	95 of 335	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	50.9	175 of 368	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.1	188 of 382	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	60.4	112 of 305	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	89.9	17 of 325	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	47.8	157 of 322	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.0	73 of 330	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	58.4	114 of 333	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.4	78 of 338	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	58.9	139 of 364	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.4	153 of 382	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	50.8	144 of 377	61.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.5	20 of 353	94.3%	★★★★★
2025	75.9	60 of 353	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	89.2	19 of 367	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	50.3	172 of 366	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.5	102 of 373	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	68.4	83 of 376	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	75.4	68 of 373	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	62.8	126 of 374	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.8	225 of 382	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)63rd percentile-20 vs school

Special Education (2017)62nd percentile+20 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics80%+41 vs state

English Language Arts70%+22 vs state

Science46%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)					WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)					WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 All Grades	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 All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cottageville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	270 2nd St	Cottageville	25239	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 372-7330	161	12	13.0	52.7%	157 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	90.2	21^st of 355 public elementary schools	94.1%		75.8	60^th of 355 public elementary schools	83.1%	39	79.2	77.3	83.3		80.0	58.3	86.4	66.7		70.0	45.8	$13,212	$2,682	$10,529
Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Schoolhouse Dr	Evans	25241	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 372-7333	147	11	13.6	25.2%	143 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	86	33^rd of 355 public elementary schools	90.7%		87.1	25^th of 355 public elementary schools	93.0%	8	90.0	87.0	68.8		83.1	65.0	82.6	87.5		78.0	25.0	$13,726	$1,633	$12,092
Ravenswood Grade School	Public	3-5	1 Grade School Rd	Ravenswood	26164	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 273-5391	216	18	12.0	59.3%	210 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	60.7	121^st of 355 public elementary schools	65.9%		63.5	107^th of 355 public elementary schools	69.9%	14	45.6	53.5	53.3		50.8	45.6	46.5	71.7		53.8	48.3	$12,519	$2,725	$9,794
Henry J Kaiser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	803 Kaiser Ave	Ravenswood	26164	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 273-2692	294	22	13.3	54.1%	263 (89.5%)	6 (2.0%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)								(n/a)												$12,739	$2,581	$10,158
Ripley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 2nd Ave	Ripley	25271	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 372-7345	570	40	14.0	46.3%	539 (94.6%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	63.6	106^th of 355 public elementary schools	70.1%		59.2	126^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.5%	20	60.7	50.5	53.6		54.8	53.9	47.3	60.8		54.1	42.3	$12,359	$2,410	$9,948
Gilmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7412 Parkersburg Rd	Sandyville	25275	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 273-3511	155	11	13.6	45.0%	147 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	89.9	22^nd of 355 public elementary schools	93.8%		84.9	32^nd of 355 public elementary schools	91.0%	10	81.8	75.0	82.6		80.0	54.6	60.0	73.9		63.1	69.6	$12,870	$1,455	$11,416
Leon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1226 Burdette St	Leon	25123	Mason County	Mason County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 458-1710	97	12	8.0	64.5%	95 (97.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	251^st of 355 public elementary schools	29.3%		24.7	305^th of 355 public elementary schools	14.1%	54	62.5	23.1	28.6		44.9	43.8	61.5	35.7		49.0	21.4	$19,828	$2,728	$17,099
New Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	135 Mill Street	New Haven	25265	Mason County	Mason County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 882-2025	460	30	15.3	46.1%	442 (96.1%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	53.6	162^nd of 355 public elementary schools	54.4%		37	235^th of 355 public elementary schools	33.8%	73	53.9	67.4	16.2	52.6	45.1	48.1	55.1	44.1	68.4	53.5	13.2	$8,294	$306	$7,987
Fairplain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	51 Panther Dr	Ripley	25271	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 372-7340	152	11	14.4	45.8%	147 (96.7%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	96.8	3^rd of 355 public elementary schools	99.2%		91.9	12^th of 355 public elementary schools	96.6%	9	94.7	75.0	87.0		86.2	79.0	81.3	87.0		82.8	52.2	$13,713	$2,146	$11,567
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7953 Ripley Rd	Point Pleasant	25550	Mason County	Mason County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 675-3337	252	17	14.8	48.0%	241 (95.6%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	71.1	77^th of 355 public elementary schools	78.3%		72.1	69^th of 355 public elementary schools	80.6%	8	68.8	69.4	39.1	50.0	58.8	56.3	47.2	52.2	67.9	55.5	47.8	$9,647	$390	$9,257

Frequently Asked Questions about Cottageville Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Cottageville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Cottageville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ravenswood Middle School
Middle : Ripley Middle School
High : Ravenswood High School
High : Ripley High School

How many students attend Cottageville Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 161 students attended Cottageville Elementary School.

What district is Cottageville Elementary School in?

Jackson County Schools

Is Cottageville Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Cottageville Elementary School ranks in the top 5.9% of West Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Cottageville Elementary School?

Students at Cottageville Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

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