I would say they are underpaid compared to neighboring states. I know of several teachers here in the EP that teach in VA because the pay is much better. On the other hand....do they deserve better pay based on how WV school kids do on test scores.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/articles/how-states-compare
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/articles/how-states-compare