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American Schools / State detail

West Virginia

West Virginia spent $14,523 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #31 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$14,523
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#31/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.2:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
249,982
$3,630,431,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
18%
State
47%
Local
34%
Biggest districts in West Virginia
  1. Kanawha County Schools 23,864 $14,242
  2. Berkeley County Schools 19,856 $12,899
  3. Wood County Schools 11,663 $13,900
  4. Cabell County Schools 11,473 $15,473
  5. Monongalia County Schools 11,297 $14,414
  6. Raleigh County Schools 10,867 $13,305

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.