Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wirt County Primary Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wirt County Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wirt County Primary Center's student population of 350 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wirt County Primary Center ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wirt County Primary Center is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wirt County Primary Center's ranking?
Wirt County Primary Center is ranked #142 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Wirt County Primary Center?
350 students attend Wirt County Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wirt County Primary Center students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wirt County Primary Center?
Wirt County Primary Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wirt County Primary Center offer ?
Wirt County Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wirt County Primary Center part of?
Wirt County Primary Center is part of Wirt County Schools School District.
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