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Harrison County Schools (2026) - Bridgeport, WV

Harrison County Schools

445 W Main St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Harrison County Schools 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 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 9,358 students in Harrison County Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
26 Schools
684 Schools
# Students
9,358 Students
242,650 Students
# Teachers
760 Teachers
18,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harrison County Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#15 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
34%
34%
44%
41%
33%
28%
92%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
90%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,480 is higher than the state median of $16,208. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,480
$16,208
Spending / Student
$15,614
$15,371

Best Harrison County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7109
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Worthington Dr
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Big Elm Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Tetrick Rd
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
West Milford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
182 School St
West Milford, WV 26451
(304) 326-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
Robert C Byrd High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Lumberport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38 E Lyndon St
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2919 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Nutter Fort Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 Buckhannon Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7501
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3003 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3073 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Liberty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1919.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Washington Irving Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
443 Lee Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
North View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 N 19th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2222.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Middle School
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Rank: n/an/a
1302 Buckhannon Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Gr: PK-2 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
United Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Marietta St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1349 Shinnston Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harrison County Schools?
Harrison County Schools manages 26 public schools serving 9,358 students.
What is the rank of Harrison County Schools?
Harrison County Schools is ranked #15 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County Schools?
90% of Harrison County Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison County Schools?
Harrison County Schools 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's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 26 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in WV)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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