Adamston Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1636 W Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Victory High School was a public high school in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States that operated from 1917 through 1973. Victory High School consolidated, along with Bristol High School and Salem High School, into the new Liberty High School in 1973.
Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adamston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1917

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(21-22)
35-39%
32%
30-34%
41%
21-39%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Adamston Elementary School?
213 students attend Adamston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Adamston Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adamston Elementary School?
Adamston Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adamston Elementary School offer ?
Adamston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Adamston Elementary School part of?
Adamston Elementary School is part of Harrison County Schools.

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