Harrison County Schools

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Clarksburg, West Virginia - 25 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Harrison County Schools #35 of 56 districts in West Virginia (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,777 per pupil, Harrison County Schools ranks #29 of 56 West Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (West Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

9,920
Total Enrollment
25
Schools
$13,777
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harrison County Schools operates 25 public schools serving 9,920 students, placing it in the mid-size range in West Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 14 combined, 5 high, 5 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Harrison County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,777 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 56 West Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how West Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 38.6% local, 51.7% state, and 9.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #35 of 56 in West Virginia against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 25 schools offering Advanced Placement (48 AP courses district-wide), a 317.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.0% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North View Elementary School, with a diversity index of 34.9/100.

Its largest campus is Bridgeport High School, enrolling 817 students (8% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Evolution Middle School, at 6 students, a 136x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Harrison County Schools school enrollment varies 136× across entities

Harrison County Schools school enrollment ranges from 6 students (lowest) to 817 students (highest), a spread of 811 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Harrison County Schools student-counselor ratio is 318:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Harrison County Schools is typically wider than the Harrison County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Harrison County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 39.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.7%
Federal
51.7%
State
38.6%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
35 / 56
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 25 schools in Harrison County Schools.

White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 16.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Harrison County Schools's schools, about the same as the West Virginia average of 17.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North View Elementary School 34.9
  2. 2 Nutter Fort Intermediate School 34.6
  3. 3 Nutter Fort Primary School 30.7
  4. 4 Washington Irving Middle School 28.6
  5. 5 Robert C Byrd High School 24.6

Programs & Resources

5 / 25
Schools with AP
48 AP courses total
317.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Harrison County Schools

School Enrollment
Bridgeport High School
817
Johnson Elementary School
742
Robert C Byrd High School
689
Nutter Fort Primary School
593
Bridgeport Middle School
590
Big Elm Elementary School
567
Washington Irving Middle School
533
Lincoln High School
527
Simpson Elementary School
522
Nutter Fort Intermediate School
445
Lincoln Middle School
394
South Harrison High School
365
West Milford Elementary School
363
Mountaineer Middle School
351
Liberty High School
346
Victory Elementary School
320
Norwood Elementary School
284
South Harrison Middle School
244
North View Elementary School
242
Lumberport Elementary School
225
Salem Elementary
173
United High School
148
Lost Creek Elementary School
103
Evolution High School
53
Evolution Middle School
6

How Harrison County Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The West Virginia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Putnam County Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Raleigh County Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mercer County Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Monongalia County Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Jefferson County Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Harrison County Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harrison County Schools?

Harrison County Schools has 25 schools, including 5 high, 14 combined, 5 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 9,920 students.

How much does Harrison County Schools spend per student?

Harrison County Schools spends $13,777 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #35 in West Virginia.

What is the demographic composition of Harrison County Schools?

Harrison County Schools students are 91.0% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 25 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Harrison County Schools?

Harrison County Schools has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #35 out of 56 districts in West Virginia.