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Marlinton Elementary School

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Marlinton Elementary School ranks 138 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

138^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Marlinton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marlinton, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 211 students. The school is part of the Pocahontas County Schools district, which is ranked 14 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Marlinton Elementary School's performance has been inconsistent, with the school ranking as high as 88th out of 375 schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) and as low as 332nd out of 383 schools in 2018-2019 (1-star rating). In comparison, the nearby Hillsboro Elementary School has consistently ranked higher, reaching as high as 20th out of 355 schools in 2024-2025 (5-star rating). Academically, Marlinton Elementary School has shown mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages in math and English Language Arts, while others lag behind.

Despite serving a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, Marlinton Elementary School has performed well in this area, ranking in the top 15% of West Virginia elementary schools for low-SES students in recent years. However, the school has shown disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and the school's White students performing better than its multi-racial and special education students. By addressing these gaps and learning from the success of nearby schools, Marlinton Elementary School has the potential to achieve more consistent and equitable results for all its students.

209

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,781

Per pupil spending ?

64.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

926 5th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954-1264

(304) 799-6551

District: Pocahontas County Schools

Students who attend Marlinton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marlinton Middle School
High:	Pocahontas County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

1.9%

Asian:

0.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 77th percentile in 2022 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the West Virginia median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 77th-percentile peak (2022) to 61st (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg51%

West Virginia avg46%

138^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Pocahontas County Schools

14^th of 55Pocahontas 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	57.6	138 of 355	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.4	137 of 368	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	131 of 368	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.2	88 of 375	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	59.2	123 of 380	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.9	332 of 383	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.4	280 of 392	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	46.8	220 of 399	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	28.3	327 of 402	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	39.3	272 of 408	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.3	186 of 422	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.2	186 of 428	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.1	95 of 426	77.7%	★★★★☆
2011	60.5	124 of 426	70.9%	★★★★☆
2010	39.4	268 of 427	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.3	293 of 420	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	72.3	52 of 302	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	58.6	112 of 316	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.4	165 of 317	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.5	136 of 325	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.7	180 of 322	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	16.8	318 of 339	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	20.7	335 of 366	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	51.6	181 of 381	52.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	48 of 328	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.7	89 of 336	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	52.8	143 of 333	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.9	71 of 347	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	54 of 335	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	40.4	239 of 368	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.4	168 of 382	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	42.7	182 of 305	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.2	147 of 325	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.8	101 of 322	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.4	46 of 330	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	72.3	57 of 333	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	37.6	226 of 338	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.1	183 of 364	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.9	237 of 382	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	17.4	196 of 218	10.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	53.7	99 of 258	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	31.2	305 of 377	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	56.6	144 of 353	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.3	147 of 367	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.8	142 of 366	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.4	95 of 373	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	58.0	123 of 376	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.6	321 of 373	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.2	281 of 374	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	47.2	209 of 382	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2025)85th percentile+24 vs school

Female (2025)83rd percentile+22 vs school

Special Education (2018)62nd percentile+33 vs school

White (2025)59th percentile~ school

Male (2025)40th percentile-21 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)10th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%+4 vs state

Mathematics50%~ state avg

Science44%+11 vs state

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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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marlinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	926 5th Ave	Marlinton	24954	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 799-6551	209	18	11.8		204 (97.6%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.6	138^th of 355 public elementary schools	61.1%		58.4	137^th of 368 public elementary schools	62.8%	1	48.2	60.6	40.7	44.4	66.7	44.4	44.4	$14,781	$1,957	$12,824
Hillsboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7724 Seneca Trl	Hillsboro	24946	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 653-4221	81	11	7.5		77 (95.1%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89	20^th of 355 public elementary schools	94.4%		81.8	45^th of 368 public elementary schools	87.8%	25	83.3	66.7		66.7	66.7			$15,936	$1,892	$14,044

Frequently Asked Questions about Marlinton Elementary School

Is Marlinton Elementary School a good school?

Marlinton Elementary School ranks 138^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Marlinton Elementary School in?

Pocahontas County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Marlinton Elementary School?

Students at Marlinton Elementary School are 98% White, 2% African American.

How many students attend Marlinton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 209 students attended Marlinton Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Marlinton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Marlinton Middle School
High : Pocahontas County High School

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