Can I use Berkeley County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Berkeley County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Berkeley County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Berkeley County?

Start with the 32 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Berkeley County Schools & Education

Name: Berkeley County, West Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Berkeley County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,880

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,773

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 62/100

State Score Position

#27

of 55 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Berkeley County

Measured School Summary

Berkeley County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,880 per pupil, Berkeley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Berkeley County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

32 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

61/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

2.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,880

$893 below the state average

School coverage

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Berkeley County has 32 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Berkeley County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 32 of 32 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#27

of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 97% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

19,856 students

Elementary 21Middle 6High 4Other 1

32 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 32 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Berkeley County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Berkeley County, West Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

The State's Growing Educational Hub

Berkeley County manages a massive infrastructure of 32 public schools, including 21 elementary and 6 middle schools. This robust network serves 19,856 students, making it one of the largest educational systems in the state.

Berkeley County Schools Serve Thousands

Berkeley County Schools is the sole district, overseeing 32 schools without any charter school competition. The district handles nearly 20,000 students, focusing on traditional public school excellence across its vast campus network.

Suburban Living and Large Scale Education

The area features 15 suburban schools and 9 city campuses, with an average school size of 641 students. Musselman High School is the county's largest, enrolling 1,754 students in a dynamic and diverse environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Berkeley County

Reported Enrollment

19,856

31 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21

Middle6

High4

Other1

1 School District in Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Guide

32 schools

19,856 students enrolled

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32 Public Schools in Berkeley County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Berkeley County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
MUSSELMAN HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	INWOOD, 25428Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,754
SPRING MILLS HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25404Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,480
MARTINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25401City: Small	9–12	High	1,471
HEDGESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	HEDGESVILLE, 25427Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,392
SPRING MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25404Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	964
POTOMACK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25404Suburb: Midsize	3–5	Primary	846
MARTINSBURG SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25401City: Small	6–8	Middle	747
HEDGESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	HEDGESVILLE, 25427Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	738
BERKELEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25401City: Small	PK–2	Primary	680
MUSSELMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUNKER HILL, 25413Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	673
ORCHARD VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25403City: Small	3–5	Primary	672
MARTINSBURG NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25404City: Small	6–8	Middle	666
EAGLE SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25404Suburb: Midsize	3–5	Primary	645
HEDGESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	HEDGESVILLE, 25427Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	638
MOUNTAIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	GERRARDSTOWN, 25420Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	619
TOMAHAWK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	HEDGESVILLE, 25427Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	601
MOUNTAIN RIDGE INTERMEDIATE	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	GERRARDSTOWN, 25420Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	582
SPRING MILLS PRIMARY	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25404Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	517
MILL CREEK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUNKER HILL, 25413Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	504
OPEQUON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS	MARTINSBURG, 25404Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	459

MUSSELMAN HIGH SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

INWOOD, 25428 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,754 students

SPRING MILLS HIGH SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25404 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,480 students

MARTINSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25401 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,471 students

HEDGESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HEDGESVILLE, 25427 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,392 students

SPRING MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25404 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle964 students

POTOMACK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25404 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–5Primary846 students

MARTINSBURG SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25401 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle747 students

HEDGESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HEDGESVILLE, 25427 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle738 students

BERKELEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25401 / City: Small

RecordPK–2Primary680 students

MUSSELMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUNKER HILL, 25413 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle673 students

ORCHARD VIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25403 / City: Small

Record3–5Primary672 students

MARTINSBURG NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25404 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle666 students

EAGLE SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25404 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–5Primary645 students

HEDGESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HEDGESVILLE, 25427 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary638 students

MOUNTAIN RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

GERRARDSTOWN, 25420 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle619 students

TOMAHAWK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HEDGESVILLE, 25427 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary601 students

MOUNTAIN RIDGE INTERMEDIATE

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

GERRARDSTOWN, 25420 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary582 students

SPRING MILLS PRIMARY

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25404 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary517 students

MILL CREEK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUNKER HILL, 25413 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary504 students

OPEQUON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

MARTINSBURG, 25404 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary459 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,880

State avg $7,773

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which West Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Harrison County (98.0%), Ohio County (98.0%), and Putnam County (98.0%) currently lead West Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in West Virginia?

Across West Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,773. The highest current county values are Doddridge County ($12,943), Wetzel County ($11,343), and Tyler County ($10,519). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Berkeley County?

Berkeley County has a school score of 61/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Berkeley County?

The high school graduation rate in Berkeley County is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Berkeley County spend per student?

Berkeley County spends $6,880 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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