A−
Monroe County School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Alderson, Peterstown and Union.
Students
1,611
Schools
4
Spent per student
$16,188
WV $15,637
Students per teacher
15:1
What stands out about Monroe County School District
- School Grade A−: better than 79% of West Virginia districts
- 15 students per teacher
Test scores vs. WV
2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 27.6%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 92.2%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$16,188 per student · 4% above WV
Spending
Classroom instruction 54%Support & administration 40%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 25%State 49%Federal 26%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,663’20
1,639’21
1,651’22
1,637’23
1,611’24
Down 3.1% since 2020.
Students
White 96%Two or more races 1%Hispanic 1%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Towns served
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.