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Ritchie County Middle

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Ritchie County Middle ranks 55 th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 66% of West Virginia middle schools

Summary

Ritchie County Middle in Ellenboro, WV, serves 301 students in grades 5-8 and is part of the Ritchie County Schools district, which ranks 16th out of 54 districts in the state.

This school stands out for its strong mathematics program. With 44.8% of students proficient in math, Ritchie County Middle outperforms both the state average (39.4%) and nearby Doddridge County Middle School (38.5%) and Pleasants County Middle School (34.8%). The 8th-grade math performance is especially impressive—44.9% proficient, which is nearly 11 points above the state average and dramatically higher than Doddridge (30.4%) and Pleasants (25.4%) at that grade level. English Language Arts proficiency (47.8%) matches the state average and also beats both neighboring schools. Science is a mixed picture: the school's overall rate (28.5%) is slightly below the state average, and there's a notable gap between 5th grade (32.6%) and 8th grade (23.2%). Doddridge's science performance (40.7%) is significantly higher, suggesting an area where Ritchie County could learn from its neighbor.

Families will appreciate the school's favorable 10:1 student-teacher ratio, which is lower than both Doddridge (13.5:1) and Pleasants (11.9:1), allowing for more individualized attention. The school has shown consistent improvement over the past decade, maintaining 3-4 star ratings for four consecutive years. It's also cost-efficient, spending $13,290 per student compared to Doddridge's $19,600, while achieving comparable or better academic results in most subjects. One area to watch is 7th grade, where both math (38.6%) and ELA (42.9%) dip below the school's other grade levels, suggesting a transitional challenge year that may benefit from extra support. Overall, Ritchie County Middle offers solid academics, particularly in math, with a stable and improving trajectory.

301

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,827

Per pupil spending ?

49.2%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346

(304) 869-3512

District: Ritchie County Schools

Students who attend Ritchie County Middle usually attend:

High:

Ritchie County High School

Feeder schools for Ritchie County Middle:

Elementary:	Creed Collins Elementary
	Harrisville Elementary
	Smithville Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 76th percentile in 2023 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the West Virginia median (66th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 76th-percentile peak (2023) to 66th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

West Virginia avg41%

55^th of 161

West Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 55Ritchie 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
2026	58.1	55 of 161	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.1	42 of 168	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	62.1	49 of 169	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	41 of 168	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.7	59 of 169	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.4	92 of 171	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.1	65 of 171	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.0	67 of 170	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.4	78 of 176	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.4	87 of 172	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.1	105 of 173	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	32.3	130 of 172	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.0	122 of 174	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	34.3	126 of 172	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	48.7	91 of 171	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.2	115 of 171	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.1	97 of 171	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	62.8	21 of 124	83.1%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	57.8	32 of 131	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	54.2	42 of 129	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	73 of 155	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.8	32 of 158	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	68.4	33 of 158	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	24 of 158	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	49.6	83 of 164	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.6	88 of 162	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.3	71 of 162	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	68 of 166	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.9	60 of 174	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	51 of 157	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.9	36 of 165	78.2%	★★★★☆
2024	54.6	62 of 164	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.0	37 of 162	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	61.2	45 of 162	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	44.8	85 of 164	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.0	55 of 165	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.0	45 of 176	74.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	62.1	48 of 156	69.2%	★★★★☆
2025	48.3	82 of 160	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.6	75 of 165	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.2	65 of 158	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	44 of 161	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	40.4	93 of 164	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.9	59 of 161	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	59 of 164	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.6	79 of 176	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	50 of 125	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.6	49 of 127	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.5	9 of 128	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	44.6	68 of 132	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.0	57 of 130	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.3	19 of 142	86.6%	★★★★☆
2017	41.2	104 of 174	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	54.1	65 of 161	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.9	48 of 168	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	59.8	55 of 169	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.0	49 of 168	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	55.1	70 of 168	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.1	102 of 170	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.6	70 of 168	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.4	69 of 167	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.8	81 of 176	54.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2017)83rd percentile+27 vs school

Disabled (2022)76th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)68th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)60th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)60th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)53rd percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts48%~ state avg

Mathematics45%+5 vs state

Science28%~ state avg

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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	Directly certified (2024-25)	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 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	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 All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ritchie County Middle	Public	5-8	201 Ritchie County School Rd	Ellenboro	26346	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 869-3512	301	30	10.0	49.2%	290 (96.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	58.1	55^th of 161 public middle schools	65.8%		64.1	42^nd of 168 public middle schools	75.0%	13	52.8	40.3	38.6	44.9	44.8	49.4	49.3	42.9	49.3	47.8	32.6	23.2	28.5	$12,827	$2,846	$9,981
Pleasants County Middle School	Public	5-8	510 Riverview Dr	Belmont	26134	Pleasants County	Pleasants County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 299-5275	269	23	11.9	52.0%	259 (96.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	46.9	83^rd of 161 public middle schools	48.4%		38	106^th of 168 public middle schools	36.9%	23	28.6	35.7	49.3	25.4	34.8	46.8	39.3	46.5	39.7	43.5	41.6	25.4	34.3	$14,125	$1,951	$12,174
Doddridge County Middle School	Public	5-8	65 Doddridge County School Rd	West Union	26456	Doddridge County	Doddridge County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 873-2390	352	26	13.5	40.6%	344 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	51.7	66^th of 161 public middle schools	59.0%		35.5	115^th of 168 public middle schools	31.5%	49	53.5	33.3	39.0	30.4	38.5	50.7	47.8	51.2	38.0	46.9	52.1	30.4	40.7	$11,960	$218	$11,742

Frequently Asked Questions about Ritchie County Middle

What is the racial makeup of Ritchie County Middle?

Students at Ritchie County Middle are 96% White, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Ritchie County Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 301 students attended Ritchie County Middle.

What district is Ritchie County Middle in?

Ritchie County Schools

Is Ritchie County Middle a good school?

Ritchie County Middle ranks 55^th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Ritchie County Middle attend?

Students who attend Ritchie County Middle usually go on to attend Ritchie County High School

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