Ritchie County Schools

Summary:

The Ritchie County Schools district in West Virginia consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 alternative school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, particularly at Smithville Elementary, which has consistently ranked among the top 2 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ritchie County Middle School also stands out, ranking in the top 50 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. The district's schools have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 95.7% to 97.93% white students. While the district's spending per student varies, with Smithville Elementary spending the most at $16,848 per student, the district's test scores are generally above average, with Smithville Elementary and Ritchie County Middle School performing exceptionally well.

The lack of diversity and potential equity concerns within the Ritchie County Schools district are areas that warrant further exploration and attention. However, the district's overall strong academic performance, particularly at Smithville Elementary and Ritchie County Middle School, make it an attractive option for families in the area.

District Detail

134 South Penn Avenue
Harrisville, WV 26362

(304) 643-2991

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,243

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)							WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)							WV Assessment Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ritchie County Middle	Public	5-8	201 Ritchie County School Rd	Ellenboro	26346	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 869-3512	330	31	10.6		319 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	62.1	49^th of 169 public middle schools	71.0%		66.2	41^st of 168 public middle schools	75.6%	8			55.3	45.7	37.8	29.0				35.5	50.0	44.6	47.8		21.1	15.9		$13,290	$1,970	$11,320
Harrisville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	95 Elementary Drive	Harrisville	26362	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 643-2220	219	18	12.1		214 (97.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.1	139^th of 368 public elementary schools	62.2%		41.3	225^th of 368 public elementary schools	38.9%	86	55.3	50.0						52.6	50.0									$14,081	$1,900	$12,181
Ritchie County High School	Public, Alternative	1-12	201 Ritchie County School Rd	Ellenboro	26346	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 869-3526	387	31	12.4		379 (97.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							12.5							52.5			26.3	$11,929	$782	$11,148
Smithville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	157 Main Street	Smithville	26178	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 477-3273	93	9	10.3		89 (95.7%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.8	2^nd of 368 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.7	1^st of 368 public elementary schools	99.7%	1	100.0	95.0						91.7	75.0									$16,848	$2,826	$14,022
Creed Collins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	512 Collins Ave	Pennsboro	26415	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 659-2140	214	18	11.8		207 (96.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	67.5	93^rd of 368 public elementary schools	74.7%		57.2	138^th of 368 public elementary schools	62.5%	45	56.4	59.3						56.4	53.6									$14,709	$2,139	$12,570

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pleasants County Schools	11.52 mi	5	23^rd
Wv Schools Of Diversion And Transition	12.1 mi	26
Doddridge County Schools	15.01 mi	4	14^th
Tyler County Schools	18.37 mi	4	10^th
Wood County Schools	21.63 mi	27	6^th

Ritchie County Schools

District Detail

Smithville Elementary

Creed Collins Elementary

Ritchie County Middle

Harrisville Elementary

Ritchie County High School

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