Harrison County Schools School District
Top Rankings
Harrison County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 10,111 students in Harrison County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Harrison County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
27 Schools
714 Schools
# Students
10,111 Students
254,313 Students
# Teachers
792 Teachers
18,528 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Harrison County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.20
# American Indian Students
5 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
1,598 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
5,172 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
148 Students
10,465 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
9,361 Students
227,011 Students
% White Students
93%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
123 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
344 Students
9,742 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
563
13,016
# Students in K Grade:
674
17,438
# Students in 1st Grade:
592
15,878
# Students in 2nd Grade:
710
18,048
# Students in 3rd Grade:
665
17,752
# Students in 4th Grade:
709
17,983
# Students in 5th Grade:
727
18,294
# Students in 6th Grade:
763
19,184
# Students in 7th Grade:
773
19,688
# Students in 8th Grade:
776
19,846
# Students in 9th Grade:
870
20,814
# Students in 10th Grade:
813
20,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
776
18,561
# Students in 12th Grade:
700
17,605
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,858 is higher than the state median of $11,928. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,202 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$43 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$41 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,858
$11,928
Spending / Student
$13,202
$11,354
Best Harrison County Schools School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harrison County Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Rank: #66.
Salem Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Simpson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Worthington Dr
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7060
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Adamston Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1636 W Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #99.
Robert C Byrd High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilsonburg Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
South Harrison High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3073 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
West Milford Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
182 School St
West Milford, WV 26451
(304) 326-7030
West Milford, WV 26451
(304) 326-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1313.
Norwood Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 Kidd Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #1414.
Mountaineer Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #1616.
Big Elm Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tetrick Rd
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1717.
Liberty High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Irving Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
443 Lee Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #2020.
Lumberport Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 E Lyndon St
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #2121.
Nutter Fort Intermediate School
Math: 21% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Buckhannon Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7501
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7501
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2222.
South Harrison Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7460
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #2323.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
128 College St
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #2424.
North View Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N 19th Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Evolution High School
Alternative School
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
1302 Buckhannon Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Grades: PK-2
| 550 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Marietta St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7580
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison County Schools School District?
Harrison County Schools School District manages 27 public schools serving 10,111 students.
What is the rank of Harrison County Schools School District?
Harrison County Schools School District is ranked #13 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County Schools School District?
93% of Harrison County Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison County Schools School District?
Harrison County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Harrison County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,202 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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