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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 9,975 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
27 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
9,975 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
782 Teachers
18,479 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 95% has increased from 88% 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
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.21
# American Indian Students
6 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
140 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
9,226 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
92%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
354 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
566
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
684
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
663
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
583
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
685
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
679
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
716
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
739
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
764
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
762
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
929
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
746
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
726
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
733
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,460 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,648 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,460
$15,540
Spending / Student
$14,648
$14,737
Best Harrison County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 699 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
| 851 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
| 589 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: 9-12
| 89 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
| 199 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
| 406 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
| 213 students
Rank: #99.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 170 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 344 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 368 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 299 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 429 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 628 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 488 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 547 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 596 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 238 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 441 students
Rank: #2323.
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
| 285 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 131 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
1302 Buckhannon Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
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
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7580
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison County Schools School District?
Harrison County Schools School District manages 27 public schools serving 9,975 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County Schools School District?
92% of Harrison County Schools School District students are White, 4% 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 $14,648 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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