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Calhoun County Schools School District

540 Alan B Mollohan Drive
Mt. Zion, WV 26151
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Calhoun County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 832 students in Calhoun County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Calhoun County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
4 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
832 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calhoun County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
34%
34%
40%
41%
15-19%
28%
(22-23)
87%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,391 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$18,730
$15,963
Spending / Student (19-20)
$17,391
$15,138

Best Calhoun County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arnoldsburg School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
90 Spring Run Rd
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Grades: PK-4
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3254 N Calhoun Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Grades: PK-4
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Middle/high School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Underwood Cir
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Grades: 5-12
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun-gilmer Career Center
Vocational School
5260 E Little Kanawha Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calhoun County Schools School District?
Calhoun County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 832 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun County Schools School District?
Calhoun County Schools School District is ranked #21 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County Schools School District?
97% of Calhoun County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun County Schools School District?
Calhoun County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Calhoun County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,391 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 60% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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