For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,638 students in Randolph County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Randolph County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
14 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
3,638 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Randolph County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Graduation Rate
93%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.21
# American Indian Students
2 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
80 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
3,439 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
95%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
274
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
278
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
290
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
285
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,939 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,550
$15,635
Spending / Student
$12,939
$14,827
Best Randolph County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9188
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9188
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Scott Ford Road
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Elkins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #66.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Pickens Elementary/high School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Panther Place, Po Box 146
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #88.
George Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10007 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #99.
Coalton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
278 Broadway Avenue
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #1010.
Elkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #1111.
Harman Elementary/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Route 33 East
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1212.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10189 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Grades: 6-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1313.
Beverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Main Street
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Randolph County Schools School District?
Randolph County Schools School District manages 14 public schools serving 3,638 students.
What is the rank of Randolph County Schools School District?
Randolph County Schools School District is ranked #44 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County Schools School District?
95% of Randolph County Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Randolph County Schools School District?
Randolph County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Randolph County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,939 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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