Top 10 Best Harrison County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 9,975 students in Harrison County, WV (there are 7 private schools, serving 681 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, WV are Johnson Elementary School, Bridgeport High School and Bridgeport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Harrison County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #77.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Worthington Dr
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Adamston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1636 W Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #99.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert C Byrd High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #1111.
Wilsonburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3073 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
West Milford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
182 School St
West Milford, WV 26451
(304) 326-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1414.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Kidd Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #1717.
Big Elm Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Tetrick Rd
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #1818.
Liberty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #1919.
Washington Irving Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
443 Lee Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #2121.
Lumberport Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38 E Lyndon St
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2222.
Nutter Fort Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 Buckhannon Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7501
Grades: 3-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2323.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3003 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #2424.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
128 College St
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Rank: #2525.
North View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 N 19th Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
1302 Buckhannon Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Grades: PK-2
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Marietta St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7580
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harrison County, WV

Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Genesis Youth Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
535 Horner Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-1907
Grades: 6-11
| 13 students
Rt. 3, Box 43b
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3260
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
One Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3240
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: 1-5
| 1 students
591 Pressley Ridge Road
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 627-2331
Grades: 8-11
| 12 students
Rt. 5 Box 697
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-9875
Grades: 7-11
| 33 students
15 Industrial Blvd.
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rr 3 Box 43c
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
229 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Wv Industrial Home For Youth (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Magnet School
15 Industrial Blvd
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, WV include Johnson Elementary School, Bridgeport High School and Bridgeport Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County, WV?
27 public schools are located in Harrison County, WV.
What percentage of students in Harrison County, WV go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County, WV?
Harrison County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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