West Virginia Fast Facts

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  • 33%

    West Virginians think K–12 education in West Virginia is headed in the right direction.

EdChoice Public Opinion Tracker

West Virginia Private School Fast Facts

  • 6,300

    estimated open seats in private schools

  • 70%

    of private schools serve students with special needs

  • 73%

    provide some form of financial assistance to students

Exploring West Virginia’s Private Education Sector

West Virginia K–12 Education Spending

$3.8 Billion

Total West Virginia Public Education Revenue

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

West Virginia Student Transportation

  • $1,730

    Avg. District Busing Expenditure Per Pupil

  • 13.1%

    Total Spending Per Pupil

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Inter-District

Sending and receiving county boards must determine the method of transportation. Sending county boards are responsible for transportation if the county board has initiated the transfer plan.

Charter School

West Virginia did not have charter schools when this research was conducted.

Private School

School boards may contract with private schools, transport private school students on buses, or provide reimbursements for transportation expenses.

State Student Transportation Statutes

Inter-District: WV St §§ 18-5-13(f) and 18-6-16, W. Va. Code R. 126-189-3

Private Schools: WV Code §18-5-13(f)(1)(A).

Transporting School Choice Students, 2020

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