For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,534 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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
14 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
3,534 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
18,676 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
0.22
# American Indian Students
2 Students
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
72 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
3,338 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
95%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
180
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
233
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
280
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
245
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
270
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
272
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,319 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,933 MM

Spending
$47 MM
$3,730 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,949
$15,963

Spending / Student
$13,319
$15,138

Best Randolph County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
Elkins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: #88.
George Ward Elementary 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
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Coalton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
278 Broadway Ave
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #1010.
Elkins Middle 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
| 600 students
Rank: #1111.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1212.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10189 Seneca Trl
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #1313.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Main St
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Grades: 9-12
| 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 3,534 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 higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Randolph County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,319 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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