- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksburg, WV
Robert C Byrd High School
Federal NCES profile for Robert C Byrd High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540051000320
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert C Byrd High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Clarksburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 689
- students enrolled
Robert C Byrd High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C Byrd High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Clarksburg, WV.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Robert C Byrd High School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 540051000320 · Clarksburg, WV High · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (817 students)
Robert C Byrd High School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Robert C Byrd High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
817 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
742 students
- This school
Robert C Byrd High School
689 students
- Nutter Fort Pr
Nutter Fort Primary School
593 students
- Bridgeport Mid
Bridgeport Middle School
590 students
- Big Elm Elemen
Big Elm Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Robert C Byrd High School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert C Byrd High School compares
Robert C Byrd High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Robert C Byrd High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison County Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert C Byrd High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Elm Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert C Byrd High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert C Byrd High School
How many students attend Robert C Byrd High School?
Robert C Byrd High School has 689 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksburg, WV. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C Byrd High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert C Byrd High School is 13.8:1, which is 5% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert C Byrd High School?
The largest demographic group at Robert C Byrd High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Clarksburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert C Byrd High School?
Robert C Byrd High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert C Byrd High School rank among public schools in Clarksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C Byrd High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Clarksburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison County Schools?
Besides Robert C Byrd High School, Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students), Johnson Elementary School (742 students), and Nutter Fort Primary School (593 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.