Cheat Lake, West Virginia is a small town located in Monongalia County. The local education system in Cheat Lake is provided by the Monongalia County Schools, which serves over 11,000 students with eight elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools. The district has an overall rating of 5 out of 10 stars with an average graduation rate of 83.7%, placing it above West Virginia's statewide average of 81.9%. In addition to traditional classrooms, the district also offers alternative education programs such as virtual learning and special education services. Cheat Lake residents have access to all of the educational opportunities that the Monongalia County Schools have to offer, making it a great place for children and young adults to thrive academically.
Cheat Lake schools spend $12,722 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 658 students per librarian, and 431 children per counselor.