District Overview
Headquartered at 333 Foundry Street in New Martinsville, West Virginia, Wetzel County Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a distant town geographic setting. The district operates nine open school campuses that deliver a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Currently enrolling 2,189 students across its primary and secondary programs—including nearly 200 young learners in early childhood pre-K—the district plays a central role in providing accessible, community-centered public education across the region.

To support its student body, Wetzel County Schools maintains an extensive professional workforce comprising over 1,020 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom instruction is anchored by nearly 448 full-time equivalent teachers and more than 100 instructional aides, establishing a remarkably strong educator-to-student presence. This academic core is reinforced by approximately 473 support personnel, ensuring that administrative, operational, and student service needs are comprehensively met. Together, this robust staffing structure highlights the district's dedicated commitment to providing a well-resourced, supportive learning environment for families throughout Wetzel County.
9
Total Schools
2,189
Total Students
447.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wetzel County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,096
Hispanic31
Black17
Asian7
Two or More35
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    2,096 (95.8%)
  • Two or More
    35 (1.6%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (1.4%)
  • Black
    17 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wetzel County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle0
High5
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:2,189*
Teachers (FTE):447.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.9