Public schools in Moundsville, WV
5 open public schools with an address in Moundsville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,325
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Moundsville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Moundsville, WV: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,325 students, an average of 265 per school. The largest campus is Moundsville Middle School (452 students), and the largest elementary school is McNinch Primary School (357).
Every listed school belongs to Marshall County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Moundsville
Elementary schools in Moundsville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Marshall County Schools | 03–05 | 260 | 9.9:1 | |
| McNinch Primary School Marshall County Schools | PK–02 | 357 | 12.2:1 | |
| Washington Lands Elementary School Marshall County Schools | PK–05 | 218 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in Moundsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moundsville Middle School Marshall County Schools | 06–08 | 452 | 12.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Moundsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Achievement Center Marshall County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 38 | 9.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.3%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Moundsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,325 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Moundsville
How many public schools are in Moundsville, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Moundsville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,325 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Moundsville?
All listed public schools with an address in Moundsville belong to Marshall County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Moundsville?
No school with an address in Moundsville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Moundsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Moundsville public schools is 11.8:1, lower than the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Moundsville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities