Summary:
The city of Peterstown, West Virginia is home to two public schools: Peterstown Elementary School and Peterstown Middle School, both part of the Monroe County Schools district. While both schools face challenges, the data suggests that Peterstown Middle School is the stronger performing institution in the area.
Peterstown Middle School has consistently ranked higher than the elementary school in recent years, earning a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year compared to 0 stars for Peterstown Elementary. The middle school also demonstrates more mixed performance on test scores, with some grades exceeding state averages in Math, English Language Arts, and Science, while the elementary school consistently scores below state averages in those subjects. However, both schools have relatively low statewide rankings, with Peterstown Middle School ranked 86th out of 169 West Virginia middle schools and Peterstown Elementary School ranked 352nd out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools.
A notable concern for both schools is the lack of racial diversity in their student populations, with over 96% of students identifying as White. This homogeneity may impact the educational experiences and perspectives of the students. Additionally, both schools have similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be contributing to the performance differences between the two institutions.
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