Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Williamstown’s public schools outscore 84% of West Virginia districts
In Williamstown, 41% of tested students are proficient in math, above the West Virginia average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Williamstown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.
From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Williamstown’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 75 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Williamstown’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 41% and 32% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,212 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Williamstown High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Wood County Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Williamstown’s grade
A−: better than 84% of West Virginia school districts, #11 of 61 West Virginia towns. Test scores are above the West Virginia average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Williamstown, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Williamstown
Williamstown Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 545 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Williamstown
Williamstown Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 545 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Williamstown
Williamstown Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 545 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Williamstown
Williamstown Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 545 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Williamstown
Williamstown Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 545 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 545 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 545 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown High School
Grades 6–12 · 676 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown High School
Grades 6–12 · 676 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown High School
Grades 6–12 · 676 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown High School
Grades 6–12 · 676 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown High School
Grades 6–12 · 676 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown High School
Grades 6–12 · 676 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Williamstown
Williamstown High School
Grades 6–12 · 676 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Williamstown’s public schools are run by Wood County School District, which also serves North Hills, Parkersburg and Vienna. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Williamstown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Williamstown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | A− | Wood County |
Marietta, OH borders Williamstown but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Williamstown
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Williamstown’s schools
Are Williamstown’s schools good?
By West Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Williamstown children attend outscore 84% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #11 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Williamstown in?
Wood County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,098 students in 25 schools (2024–25).
What is Williamstown’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Wood County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Williamstown spend per student?
$15,212 in Wood County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Williamstown?
Yes: Wood County Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 302 students).
Parents talk
What Williamstown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Williamstown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.