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Mingo County School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns

Serves Williamson, Matewan, Delbarton, Gilbert and Kermit.

Students
3,473
Schools
10
Spent per student
$15,066
WV $15,637
Students per teacher
14:1
The gist

What stands out about Mingo County School District

  • School Grade C: better than 29% of West Virginia districts
  • Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
  • 14 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 12% since 2020

Test scores vs. WV

2020–21
Math proficiency21%
State average 27.6%
Graduation rate (4-year)94%
State average 92.2%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$15,066 per student · 4% below WV
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 40%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 21%State 51%Federal 28%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
3,945’20
3,919’21
3,719’22
3,551’23
3,473’24

Down 12% since 2020.

Students
White 95%Two or more races 2%Black 1%Hispanic <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

10 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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