HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia — 25 schools

9,920
Total Enrollment
25
Schools
$14,955
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, 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 other, 5 high, 5 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,642 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harrison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,955 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 38.6% local, 51.7% state, and 9.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,466 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #29 of 56 in West Virginia against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 25 schools offering Advanced Placement (48 AP courses district-wide), a 317.8:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

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 among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

35
Equity Score
29 / 56
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Harrison County county, where this district is located.

$770
Studio/mo
$843
1 BR/mo
$955
2 BR/mo
$1,264
3 BR/mo
$1,466
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,466
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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.

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

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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 other, 5 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 9,920 students.

How much does HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?

HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $14,955 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #29 in West Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS is $74,466 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Harrison County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 35/100, ranking #29 out of 56 districts in West Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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