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Harrison County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,320 students in Harrison County Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in West Virginia.
Public Preschools in Harrison County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
26 Schools
383 Schools
# Students
9,920 Students
108,935 Students
# Teachers
776 Teachers
8,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Harrison County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
28%
Graduation Rate
96%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.20
# American Indian Students
6 Students
69 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
1,916 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
144 Students
3,953 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
9,102 Students
97,442 Students
% White Students
92%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
379 Students
4,844 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
579
14,724
# Students in K Grade:
640
16,637
# Students in 1st Grade:
699
16,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
671
15,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
598
12,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
700
14,275
# Students in 5th Grade:
703
11,875
# Students in 6th Grade:
730
2,155
# Students in 7th Grade:
734
1,645
# Students in 8th Grade:
765
1,557
# Students in 9th Grade:
888
166
# Students in 10th Grade:
803
143
# Students in 11th Grade:
735
115
# Students in 12th Grade:
675
112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,546 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,729 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,546
$15,635
Spending / Student
$14,729
$14,827
Best Harrison County Schools School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
United High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #55.
Simpson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Worthington Dr
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7060
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Big Elm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Tetrick Rd
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #77.
Norwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Kidd Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #88.
West Milford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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: #99.
Lumberport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 E Lyndon St
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #1010.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| 129 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
North View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N 19th Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nutter Fort Primary School
Magnet School
1302 Buckhannon Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Grades: PK-2
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
Victory Elementary School
Magnet School
1349 Shinnston Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
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