Marshall County Schools on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

Cameron Elementary SchoolCameron High SchoolCentral Elementary SchoolGlen Dale Elementary SchoolJohn Marshall High SchoolCenter Mcmechen Elementary SchoolMoundsville Middle SchoolSand Hill Elementary SchoolSherrard Middle SchoolWashington Lands Elementary SchoolMcninch Primary SchoolHilltop Elementary SchoolGateway Achievement Center
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for Marshall County Schools

Average SchoolGrade
C-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
64%
Exceeding
9%
Avg actual scores
29.6%
Avg projected
35.1%

11 of 13 schools in Marshall County Schools carry a SchoolGrade (2 have too little test data to grade). Grade distribution:

B: 2C: 6D: 3

Best schools in Marshall County Schools

Statewide rankings: all 111 high schools in West Virginia · all 108 middle schools in West Virginia · all 366 elementary schools in West Virginia

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

  1. B Glen Dale Elementary School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  2. B Washington Lands Elementary School (Elementary school, exceeds expectations)
  3. C John Marshall High School (High school, meets expectations)
  4. C Sherrard Middle School (Middle school, meets expectations)
  5. C- Cameron Elementary School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  6. C- Center Mcmechen Elementary School (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  7. C- Central Elementary School (Elementary school, underperforms expectations)
  8. C- Hilltop Elementary School (Elementary school, underperforms expectations)
  9. D+ Sand Hill Elementary School (Elementary school, underperforms expectations)
  10. D Moundsville Middle School (Middle school, underperforms expectations)

Every school in Marshall County Schools

High schools (2)

Middle and junior high schools (2)

Elementary and primary schools (8)

Other schools and academies (1)

Where Marshall County Schools schools are

Cities and towns served (6)

About this district

  • State: Best schools in West Virginia
  • County: Marshall County
  • Type: regular local school district
  • Setting: fringe town (NCES locale of the district office)
  • Enrollment: 4,159 students with 374 full-time-equivalent teachers and 762 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
  • NCES district ID: 5400750
  • Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

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Questions about Marshall County Schools

How many schools are in Marshall County Schools?

SchoolGrade grades 13 public schools in Marshall County Schools, across 6 cities and towns. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does Marshall County Schools serve?

The largest by graded schools: Moundsville, Cameron, Glen Dale, Wheeling, Dallas and 1 more.

How good are the schools in Marshall County Schools?

Across the 11 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is C-, with 29.6% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 35.1%. 64% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend Marshall County Schools?

4,159 students were enrolled in Marshall County Schools in the 2023-24 school year, about 11.1 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is Marshall County Schools?

Marshall County Schools is in West Virginia, based in Marshall County, with its district office in Moundsville. Its boundary covers about 305 sq mi.